Cost of living in Chaguanas

Chaguanas, Trinidad And Tobago is Expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1070 for one person and $2553 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Chaguanas compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Chaguanas is 21% more expensive overall.

How does Chaguanas compare to your city?

Chaguanas is 55% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Chaguanas is, on average, 84% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Chaguanas?

Who is Chaguanas a good fit for?

Chaguanas tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Chaguanas so expensive?

The primary driver of Chaguanas' expense is the higher cost of rent and utilities. This can significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Chaguanas?

Yes, food costs are 44% higher compared to the European benchmark, making it a notable expense.

Is public transport affordable in Chaguanas?

Public transport is quite affordable, being 52% lower than the European benchmark. This can help offset other living costs.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1070 $
Without Rent
638 $
Rent & Utilities
432 $
Food
492 $
Transport
42 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
673 $
GDP per Capita
18,333 $
Freedom Index
7.45
Lifespan
75 years
Speak English
88%
Population
83.5K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 10.3 $
Dinner 88.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.31 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.76 $
Capuccino 3.74 $
Coke, 330ml 1 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.41 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.4 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.11 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.14 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.04 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.38 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 10 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.59 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.43 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.98 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.74 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.34 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.64 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.79 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.92 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 17 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.15 $
Cigarette pack 5.63 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.25 $
Monthly Pass 69.6 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.92 $
Taxi, 8 km 6.99 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 44.8 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.98 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.8 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.14 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.81 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 53 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 81 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 52.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 318 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 573 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 359 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 614 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,433 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,676 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 673 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.31%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 33 $
Cinema, 1 seat 8.74 $
Haircut 9.56 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 106 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 55.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 222 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 3,723 $

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Chaguanas vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 19% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 21% less expensive)
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Peru
Chaguanas vs Lima (Lima is 8% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 48% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 35% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 52% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Callao (Callao is 27% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Piura (Piura is 47% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Cusco (Cusco is 40% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 54% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 45% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 37% less expensive)
Venezuela
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Colombia
Chaguanas vs Bogota (Bogota is 19% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Medellin (Medellin is 18% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Cali (Cali is 31% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 26% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 30% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 48% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Soacha (Soacha is 30% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Soledad (Soledad is 21% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 56% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 40% less expensive)
Brazil
Chaguanas vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 5% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 11% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 25% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 33% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Salvador (Salvador is 31% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 26% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Manaus (Manaus is 25% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 28% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Recife (Recife is 27% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Goiania (Goiania is 39% less expensive)
Argentina
Chaguanas vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 15% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 13% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Rosario (Rosario is 41% less expensive) Chaguanas vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 35% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 30% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Salta (Salta is 32% less expensive) Chaguanas vs San Juan (San Juan is 39% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Lanus (Lanus is 24% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 64% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 34% less expensive)
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Paraguay
Chaguanas vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 38% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 50% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Luque (Luque is 44% less expensive) Chaguanas vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 42% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 51% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 62% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 52% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 50% less expensive) Chaguanas vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 49% less expensive)