Cost of living in Port of Spain is 31% higher than in Bogota (without rent).
Rent in Port of Spain is 39% more expensive than in Bogota.
Cost of living including rent in Port of Spain is 35% higher than in Bogota.
Food in Port of Spain is 84% more expensive than in Bogota.
Transport in Port of Spain is 65% cheaper than in Bogota.
| Port of Spain | Bogota | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Port of Spain | Bogota | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.72 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 78.9 $ | 23.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.55 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.08 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Capuccino | 4 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.02 $ | 0.8 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.43 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.28 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.53 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.36 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.73 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.97 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.62 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.94 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.92 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.3 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.1 $ | 1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.48 $ | 2.32 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.18 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 86.1 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.02 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.42 $ | 11.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 45.2 $ | 32.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.03 $ | 5.93 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.84 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.15 $ | 2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.81 $ | 1.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.9 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.4 $ | 79.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49 $ | 22.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 395 $ | 283 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 817 $ | 528 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 606 $ | 432 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,240 $ | 710 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,464 $ | 1,631 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,776 $ | 1,278 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 841 $ | 331 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.09 % | 13.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.3 $ | 24.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.28 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Haircut | 9.6 $ | 7.97 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ | 86.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.4 $ | 51.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 222 $ | 224 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,731 $ | 7,593 $ |