Travel budget and cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: calculate your travel budget
Trinidad and Tobago: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Trinidad and Tobago for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 73 for 2 ppl.
- $ 14 per person
- $ 4.1 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1503* (10206 $)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 176 for 2 ppl.
- $ 30 per person
- $ 8.7 per person
- $ 9.7 per person
Total budget:
$ 3802* (25816 $)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 162 for 2 ppl.
- $ 58 per person
- $ 18 per person
- $ 20 per person
Total budget:
$ 4916* (33376 $)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago in 2025
Cost of living: Trinidad and Tobago VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 is 24% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Local prices in Trinidad and Tobago by expense type
Trinidad and Tobago: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Trinidad and Tobago costs 40% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 9.7/person
($ 6.5 to $ 21)
($ 6.5 to $ 21)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223 course dinner
$ 41/person
($ 29 to $ 65)
($ 29 to $ 65)
2% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40McDonald's meal
$ 8.1/person
($ 7.3 to $ 9.7)
($ 7.3 to $ 9.7)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Local beer
$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 3.2)
($ 1.6 to $ 3.2)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.4Imported beer
$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 2.4 to $ 4.1)
($ 2.4 to $ 4.1)
16% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Cappuccino
$ 3.7/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 6.5)
($ 1.6 to $ 6.5)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 1 to $ 1.6)
($ 1 to $ 1.6)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Trinidad and Tobago: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Trinidad and Tobago costs 27% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 110/night
($ 36 to $ 473)
($ 36 to $ 473)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1712-star hotel
$ 164/night
($ 90 to $ 355)
($ 90 to $ 355)
1% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1633-star hotel
$ 188/night
($ 88 to $ 475)
($ 88 to $ 475)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2404-star hotel
$ 207/night
($ 123 to $ 466)
($ 123 to $ 466)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3385-star hotel
$ 117/night
($ 46 to $ 430)
($ 46 to $ 430)
78% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 551Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 110/month
($ 36 to $ 474)
($ 36 to $ 474)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173Room with kitchen
$ 207/month
($ 83 to $ 509)
($ 83 to $ 509)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257Hotel with swimming pool
$ 205/month
($ 129 to $ 375)
($ 129 to $ 375)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219Cottage or guest house
$ 148/month
($ 93 to $ 330)
($ 93 to $ 330)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248Family room
$ 229/month
($ 107 to $ 528)
($ 107 to $ 528)
8% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 213Trinidad and Tobago: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Trinidad and Tobago is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2.6/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 3.4)
($ 1.9 to $ 3.4)
130% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 5.2/500g
($ 4.1 to $ 6.5)
($ 4.1 to $ 6.5)
39% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8Rice
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4.3)
($ 1.6 to $ 4.3)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Eggs
$ 4.5/12 eggs
($ 3 to $ 6.8)
($ 3 to $ 6.8)
17% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Chicken
$ 9.7/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 17)
($ 4.2 to $ 17)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Apples
$ 5.2/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 7.3)
($ 1.8 to $ 7.3)
5% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6Tomatoes
$ 4.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 8)
($ 1.6 to $ 8)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.8)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.8)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1Water bottle
$ 1.4
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Trinidad and Tobago: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Trinidad and Tobago costs 41% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 1.9)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.9)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Taxi (per km)
$ 1/km
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)
14% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.1
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Car hire
$ 79/24hrs
($ 48 to $ 197)
($ 48 to $ 197)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 79Trinidad and Tobago: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Trinidad and Tobago costs 30% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 9.7/ticket
($ 8.1 to $ 13)
($ 8.1 to $ 13)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Tennis
$ 17/hr
($ 8.1 to $ 33)
($ 8.1 to $ 33)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23Trinidad and Tobago: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Trinidad and Tobago costs 7% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 6.1/pack
($ 4.9 to $ 6.9)
($ 4.9 to $ 6.9)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Levi's jeans
$ 64
($ 33 to $ 98)
($ 33 to $ 98)
14% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 56Summer dress
$ 48
($ 17 to $ 82)
($ 17 to $ 82)
5% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Plane ticket budget
Toronto → Port Of Spain
$ 707
(fair price: $ 587)
(fair price: $ 587)
London → Port Of Spain
$ 927
(fair price: $ 763)
(fair price: $ 763)
New York City → Port Of Spain
$ 625
(fair price: $ 525)
(fair price: $ 525)
Montreal → Port Of Spain
$ 645
(fair price: $ 548)
(fair price: $ 548)
Atlanta → Port Of Spain
$ 575
(fair price: $ 470)
(fair price: $ 470)
Manchester → Port Of Spain
$ 1113
(fair price: $ 893)
(fair price: $ 893)
About the information on the cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago
The information about the cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago updated on 02-03-2025.