Cost of living in Scarborough

In Scarborough, Trinidad And Tobago, a single person typically needs around $1101 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $2639 monthly.

How expensive is Scarborough compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Scarborough is 25% more expensive overall.

How does Scarborough compare to your city?

Scarborough is 57% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Scarborough is, on average, 81% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Scarborough?

Who is Scarborough a good fit for?

Scarborough 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 Scarborough so expensive?

The high cost of living in Scarborough is primarily driven by elevated rent and utilities. These expenses significantly impact the overall budget for residents.

Is food expensive in Scarborough?

Yes, food costs in Scarborough are 36% higher than the European benchmark. This increase can affect monthly expenses considerably.

Is public transport affordable in Scarborough?

Public transport in Scarborough is 51% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it a more budget-friendly option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1101 $
Without Rent
612 $
Rent & Utilities
489 $
Food
465 $
Transport
43 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
777 $
GDP per Capita
18,333 $
Freedom Index
7.45
Lifespan
75 years
Speak English
88%
Population
17.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 9.57 $
Dinner 78.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.47 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.76 $
Capuccino 3.81 $
Coke, 330ml 1.01 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.27 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.34 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.66 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.14 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.83 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.64 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.11 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.44 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.44 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.49 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.42 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.28 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.43 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.79 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.92 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 17.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.01 $
Cigarette pack 5.41 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1 $
Monthly Pass 69.1 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.02 $
Taxi, 8 km 7.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 45.1 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.95 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.77 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.16 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.86 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 47 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 73 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 50.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 360 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 712 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 518 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 936 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,418 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,661 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 777 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 5.41%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 42.5 $
Cinema, 1 seat 8.64 $
Haircut 9.68 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 102 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 54.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 208 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 3,323 $

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Guyana
Scarborough vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 10% less expensive) Scarborough vs Linden (Linden is 8% less expensive) Scarborough vs New Amsterdam (New Amsterdam is 8% less expensive)
Mexico
Scarborough vs Mexico City (Mexico City is 8% more expensive) Scarborough vs Tijuana (Tijuana is 5% less expensive) Scarborough vs Ecatepec de Morelos (Ecatepec de Morelos is 33% less expensive) Scarborough vs Leon (Leon is 35% less expensive) Scarborough vs Zapopan (Zapopan is 8% less expensive) Scarborough vs Guadalajara (Guadalajara is 11% less expensive) Scarborough vs Puebla (Puebla is 15% less expensive) Scarborough vs Ciudad Juarez (Ciudad Juarez is 12% less expensive) Scarborough vs Monterrey (Monterrey is 14% more expensive) Scarborough vs Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 34% less expensive)
Suriname
Scarborough vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 21% less expensive) Scarborough vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 23% less expensive)
Ecuador
Scarborough vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 17% less expensive) Scarborough vs Quito (Quito is 18% less expensive) Scarborough vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 30% less expensive) Scarborough vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 46% less expensive) Scarborough vs Duran (Duran is 27% less expensive) Scarborough vs Machala (Machala is 46% less expensive) Scarborough vs Manta (Manta is 21% less expensive) Scarborough vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 31% less expensive) Scarborough vs Loja (Loja is 44% less expensive) Scarborough vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 41% less expensive)
Peru
Scarborough vs Lima (Lima is 10% less expensive) Scarborough vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 49% less expensive) Scarborough vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 37% less expensive) Scarborough vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 53% less expensive) Scarborough vs Callao (Callao is 29% less expensive) Scarborough vs Piura (Piura is 49% less expensive) Scarborough vs Cusco (Cusco is 42% less expensive) Scarborough vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 55% less expensive) Scarborough vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 46% less expensive) Scarborough vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 38% less expensive)
Venezuela
Scarborough vs Caracas (Caracas is 5% less expensive) Scarborough vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 36% less expensive) Scarborough vs Valencia (Valencia is 29% less expensive) Scarborough vs Maracay (Maracay is 34% less expensive) Scarborough vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 35% less expensive) Scarborough vs Barinas (Barinas is 27% less expensive) Scarborough vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 19% less expensive) Scarborough vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 14% less expensive) Scarborough vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 21% less expensive) Scarborough vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 17% less expensive)
Colombia
Scarborough vs Bogota (Bogota is 21% less expensive) Scarborough vs Medellin (Medellin is 21% less expensive) Scarborough vs Cali (Cali is 33% less expensive) Scarborough vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 28% less expensive) Scarborough vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 32% less expensive) Scarborough vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 50% less expensive) Scarborough vs Soacha (Soacha is 32% less expensive) Scarborough vs Soledad (Soledad is 24% less expensive) Scarborough vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 57% less expensive) Scarborough vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 42% less expensive)
Brazil
Scarborough vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 8% less expensive) Scarborough vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 13% less expensive) Scarborough vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 27% less expensive) Scarborough vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 35% less expensive) Scarborough vs Salvador (Salvador is 33% less expensive) Scarborough vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 29% less expensive) Scarborough vs Manaus (Manaus is 28% less expensive) Scarborough vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 30% less expensive) Scarborough vs Recife (Recife is 30% less expensive) Scarborough vs Goiania (Goiania is 40% less expensive)
Argentina
Scarborough vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 17% less expensive) Scarborough vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 16% less expensive) Scarborough vs Rosario (Rosario is 43% less expensive) Scarborough vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 37% less expensive) Scarborough vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 32% less expensive) Scarborough vs Salta (Salta is 34% less expensive) Scarborough vs San Juan (San Juan is 40% less expensive) Scarborough vs Lanus (Lanus is 27% less expensive) Scarborough vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 65% less expensive) Scarborough vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 36% less expensive)
Bolivia
Scarborough vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 31% less expensive) Scarborough vs La Paz (La Paz is 39% less expensive) Scarborough vs El Alto (El Alto is 42% less expensive) Scarborough vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 51% less expensive) Scarborough vs Sucre (Sucre is 40% less expensive) Scarborough vs Oruro (Oruro is 45% less expensive) Scarborough vs Potosi (Potosi is 55% less expensive) Scarborough vs Tarija (Tarija is 43% less expensive) Scarborough vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 51% less expensive) Scarborough vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 30% less expensive)
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Scarborough vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 40% less expensive) Scarborough vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 52% less expensive) Scarborough vs Luque (Luque is 45% less expensive) Scarborough vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 44% less expensive) Scarborough vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 52% less expensive) Scarborough vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 63% less expensive) Scarborough vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 53% less expensive) Scarborough vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 51% less expensive) Scarborough vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 51% less expensive)