Cost of Living

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Live cost-of-living data for Port of Spain — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
30/ 10070% cheaper than New York
$1,240/mo
Median Income
23/100
Safety
28%
Income Tax
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
35/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,100/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$700/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,900/month
Food & Groceries
48/100
Milk (1 liter)$2.8/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$3.1/kg
Transportation
45/100
Monthly Transit Pass$35/month
One-Way Ticket$1.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
Utilities
50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$120/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$40/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
Healthcare
55/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$60/visit
Dentist Visit$80/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
50/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$400/month
International Primary School (yearly)$10,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$350/course
Entertainment
48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
50/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$58/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$85/pair
Personal Care
48/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
Dining Out
45/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$10/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
Childcare
48/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$650/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$18/pack
Fitness & Sports
48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

45 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
high
English Level
small
Nomad Community
55/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Woodbrook, St. Clair

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Port of Spain cheap to live in?

Port of Spain has a cost of living index of 30/100, where New York = 100. It is 70% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,060–$1,484 per month.

How much does rent cost in Port of Spain?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Port of Spain costs approximately $1,100/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $700/month.

Is Port of Spain good for digital nomads?

Port of Spain has a small digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 45 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Port of Spain?

The median net monthly salary in Port of Spain is approximately $1,240 USD. The income tax rate is around 28%.

How does Port of Spain compare to New York for cost of living?

Port of Spain (cost index 30) is 70% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,750/month by moving from New York to Port of Spain.

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