Cost of living in Santa Teresa del Tuy is very similar to Port of Spain (without rent).
Rent in Santa Teresa del Tuy is 48% cheaper than in Port of Spain.
Cost of living including rent in Santa Teresa del Tuy is 22% lower than in Port of Spain.
Food in Santa Teresa del Tuy is 9% cheaper than in Port of Spain.
Transport in Santa Teresa del Tuy is 92% more expensive than in Port of Spain.
| Santa Teresa del Tuy | Port of Spain | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Santa Teresa del Tuy | Port of Spain | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.9 $ | 8.72 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 53.6 $ | 78.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.4 $ | 7.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.72 $ | 4 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.57 $ | 1.02 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.02 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.73 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.64 $ | 9.36 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.12 $ | 8.73 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.3 $ | 9.97 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.51 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.37 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.47 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.67 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.25 $ | 5.48 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.3 $ | 86.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.52 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24 $ | 9.42 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 38 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.67 $ | 7.03 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.37 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.82 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.32 $ | 2.81 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
8.08 $ | 50.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
12.4 $ | 78.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.1 $ | 49 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 220 $ | 395 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 458 $ | 817 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 292 $ | 606 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 592 $ | 1,240 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 493 $ | 4,464 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 633 $ | 1,776 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 202 $ | 841 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.88 % | 5.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 54.1 $ | 49.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.85 $ | 8.28 $ |
| Haircut | 10.6 $ | 9.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.7 $ | 58.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 91.4 $ | 222 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,807 $ | 3,731 $ |