Cost of living comparison
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Trinidad and Tobago vs. Saudi Arabia Cost of Living Summary
Trinidad and Tobago is 20.5% more expensive than Saudi Arabia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 69.6% more in Trinidad and Tobago
- Groceries
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pay 68.2% more in Trinidad and Tobago
- Transportation
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pay 47.5% more in Trinidad and Tobago
- Housing
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pay 7.8% less in Trinidad and Tobago
- Childcare
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pay 14.9% less in Trinidad and Tobago
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 25.8% less in Trinidad and Tobago
- Clothing
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pay 7.0% more in Trinidad and Tobago
The cost of restaurants, groceries, transportation, and clothing in Trinidad and Tobago are more expensive than in Saudi Arabia. Expenses including entertainment and sports, childcare, and housing are lower in Trinidad and Tobago.
Trinidad and Tobago vs. Saudi Arabia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Trinidad and Tobago instead of Saudi Arabia, you would:
pay 69.6% more for restaurants
|
Saudi Arabia
|
Trinidad and Tobago
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.32
SAR23.70
|
$9.57
TTD64.79
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.73
SAR29.00
|
$7.67
TTD51.91
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.74
SAR2.79
|
$1.02
TTD6.89
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.27
SAR1.02
|
$0.79
TTD5.37
|
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pay 68.2% more for groceries
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Saudi Arabia
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Trinidad and Tobago
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.92
SAR3.43
|
$2.36
TTD15.99
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.62
SAR13.56
|
$3.83
TTD25.90
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.74
SAR25.26
|
$8.89
TTD60.19
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.52
SAR9.47
|
$4.36
TTD29.49
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.28
SAR12.28
|
$4.08
TTD27.59
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.97
SAR3.63
|
$2.59
TTD17.53
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
SAR2.91
|
$1.11
TTD7.48
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.80
SAR3.00
|
$1.78
TTD12.02
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.74
SAR2.77
|
$1.79
TTD12.12
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.66
SAR2.49
|
$0.60
TTD4.08
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.65
SAR2.43
|
$0.60
TTD4.03
|
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pay 47.5% more for transportation
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Saudi Arabia
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Trinidad and Tobago
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.32
SAR8.72
|
$3.89
TTD26.32
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$33.84
SAR126.92
|
$86.39
TTD584.74
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$25,756.63
SAR96,608.57
|
$32,153.27
TTD217,621.29
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$19.00
SAR71.26
|
$8.08
TTD54.68
|
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pay 7.8% less for housing
|
Saudi Arabia
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Trinidad and Tobago
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$74.04
SAR277.70
|
$56.66
TTD383.47
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$434.87
SAR1,631.13
|
$557.33
TTD3,772.18
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$360.33
SAR1,351.52
|
$386.35
TTD2,614.89
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$97.42
SAR365.42
|
$55.56
TTD376.03
|
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pay 14.9% less for childcare
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Saudi Arabia
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Trinidad and Tobago
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$350.88
SAR1,316.09
|
$262.08
TTD1,773.84
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,485.70
SAR24,326.72
|
$6,187.26
TTD41,876.88
|
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pay 25.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
Saudi Arabia
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Trinidad and Tobago
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.89
SAR7.09
|
$2.09
TTD14.12
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.48
SAR13.06
|
$3.37
TTD22.83
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.47
SAR28.00
|
$4.99
TTD33.81
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$106.43
SAR399.18
|
$50.14
TTD339.35
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$17.24
SAR64.67
|
$8.53
TTD57.73
|
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pay 7.0% more for clothing
|
Saudi Arabia
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Trinidad and Tobago
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$48.71
SAR182.69
|
$53.14
TTD359.66
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$57.50
SAR215.68
|
$39.43
TTD266.90
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$88.56
SAR332.16
|
$122.11
TTD826.46
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$79.17
SAR296.96
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$88.97
TTD602.20
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