Cost of living in San Felipe is 42% lower than in Port of Spain (without rent).
Rent in San Felipe is 28% cheaper than in Port of Spain.
Cost of living including rent in San Felipe is 36% lower than in Port of Spain.
Food in San Felipe is 52% cheaper than in Port of Spain.
Transport in San Felipe is 19% cheaper than in Port of Spain.
| San Felipe | Port of Spain | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| San Felipe | Port of Spain | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.6 $ | 8.72 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 10.9 $ | 78.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.56 $ | 7.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.38 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.73 $ | 4 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.35 $ | 1.02 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.59 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.5 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.8 $ | 9.36 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.73 $ | 8.73 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 9.97 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.6 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.54 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.79 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.09 $ | 5.48 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.76 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.3 $ | 86.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.07 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.5 $ | 9.42 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 60.5 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.58 $ | 7.03 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.35 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.9 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.98 $ | 2.81 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.3 $ | 50.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.5 $ | 78.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.8 $ | 49 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 310 $ | 395 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 485 $ | 817 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 400 $ | 606 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 558 $ | 1,240 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,191 $ | 4,464 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,950 $ | 1,776 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 767 $ | 841 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.07 % | 5.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.9 $ | 49.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.95 $ | 8.28 $ |
| Haircut | 12 $ | 9.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.2 $ | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.4 $ | 58.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 392 $ | 222 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,497 $ | 3,731 $ |