Capital city, Trinidad and Tobago
Cost of living in Port of Spain
How much a month costs in Port of Spain
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,080–3,260 (TT$14,000–22,000).
Prices in Port of Spain
Typical 2026 ranges in TTD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | TTD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | TT$5,500–10,000 | $816–1,480 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | TT$3,500–6,500 | $519–964 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | TT$250–450 | $37–67 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | TT$700–1,500 | $104–222 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | TT$40–80 | $5.9–11.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | TT$200–400 | $30–59 |
| Cappuccino | TT$25–45 | $3.7–6.7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | TT$20–40 | $3.0–5.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | TT$5–12 | $0.7–1.8 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | TT$40–90 | $5.9–13.3 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | TT$350–800 | $52–119 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | TT$150–300 | $22–44 |
Value for money: 16/100
A value score of 16/100 means Port of Spain gives more quality of life per dollar than 15% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 59/100.
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Cost of living across Trinidad and Tobago
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tobago | $1,630–2,670 | 54/100 |
| Port of Spain | $2,080–3,260 | 16/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Port of Spain
Similar safety, lower cost, in Caribbean.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarete | Dominican Republic | $1,430–2,180 |
| Viñales | Cuba | $1,600–2,500 |
| Las Terrenas | Dominican Republic | $1,510–2,350 |
| Trinidad | Cuba | $1,700–2,700 |
| Negril | Jamaica | $1,510–2,400 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Port of Spain?
About $964–1,330 on a lean budget, $2,080–3,260 for a comfortable month and $4,450–7,420 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Port of Spain?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs TT$5,500–10,000 ($816–1,480) a month in the center and TT$3,500–6,500 ($519–964) outside it.
How much does food cost in Port of Spain?
A local meal is TT$40–80 ($5.9–11.9); a mid-range restaurant is TT$200–400 ($30–59) per person.
Is Trinidad and Tobago expensive?
Prices in Trinidad and Tobago are about 51% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.