Cost of Living in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Port of Spain has a cost of living index of 53/100 (New York = 100). It is 47% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

53/100
Cost Index
$1,240/mo
Median Income
23/100
Safety Index
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 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 & GroceriesScore: 48/100
Milk (1 liter)$2.8/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$3.1/kg
Dining OutScore: 45/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$10/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
TransportationScore: 45/100
Monthly Transit Pass$35/month
One-Way Ticket$1.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
UtilitiesScore: 50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$120/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$40/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
HealthcareScore: 55/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$60/visit
Dentist Visit$80/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry
Personal CareScore: 48/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 50/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$58/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$85/pair

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 53/100, where New York = 100. It is 47% 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 53) is 47% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,175/month by moving from New York to Port of Spain.

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