Island, Trinidad and Tobago
Cost of living in Tobago
How much a month costs in Tobago
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,630–2,670 (TT$11,000–18,000).
Prices in Tobago
Typical 2026 ranges in TTD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | TTD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | TT$600–1,500 | $89–222 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | TT$40–80 | $5.9–11.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | TT$180–350 | $27–52 |
| 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$5–15 | $0.7–2.2 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | TT$50–100 | $7.4–14.8 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | TT$150–300 | $22–44 |
Value for money: 54/100
A value score of 54/100 means Tobago gives more quality of life per dollar than 53% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 79/100.
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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 Tobago
Similar safety, lower cost, in Caribbean.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarete | Dominican Republic | $1,430–2,180 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Tobago?
About $816–1,190 on a lean budget, $1,630–2,670 for a comfortable month and $3,710–6,670 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Tobago?
A local meal is TT$40–80 ($5.9–11.9); a mid-range restaurant is TT$180–350 ($27–52) 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
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Trinidad and Tobago Tourism
- Caribbean Airlines
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 Spotted something out of date?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.