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Cost of Living in Aranguez

Aranguez, San Juan/Laventille, Trinidad and Tobago

▼ -13% vs Trinidad and Tobago average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)TT$3,397 ($500)
Couple, monthlyTT$6,039 ($888)
Family of four, monthlyTT$7,821 ($1,150)

Estimated Prices in Aranguez

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantTT$36.05 ($5.30)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeTT$144 ($21.20)per meal
CappuccinoTT$10.81 ($1.59)each
Monthly groceries (single person)TT$817 ($120)per month
Monthly public transport passTT$132 ($19.44)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentTT$348 ($51.24)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)TT$101 ($14.84)per month
Fitness club membershipTT$101 ($14.84)per month
Cinema ticketTT$26.43 ($3.89)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreTT$1,428 ($210)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreTT$994 ($146)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreTT$2,981 ($438)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Aranguez is TT$6,956 ($1,023) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of TT$3,397 ($500) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly TT$4,416 ($649) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (TT$994 ($146)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

San Juan

1 km away · San Juan/Laventille

Morvant

2 km away · San Juan/Laventille

Barataria

2 km away · San Juan/Laventille

Saint Joseph

3 km away · Tunapuna/Piarco

Laventille

4 km away · San Juan/Laventille

Curepe

5 km away · Tunapuna/Piarco

Tunapuna

7 km away · Tunapuna/Piarco

Port of Spain

8 km away · Port of Spain

Other Major Cities in Trinidad and Tobago

Chaguanas

Chaguanas · pop. 101,297

TT$4,869 ($716) / mo

Port of Spain

Port of Spain · pop. 84,126

TT$3,672 ($540) / mo

San Fernando

San Fernando · pop. 82,997

TT$3,672 ($540) / mo

Living in Aranguez

Aranguez is one of the key cities in Trinidad and Tobago. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is TT$3,397 ($500), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around TT$994 ($146) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to TT$7,821 ($1,150) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately TT$6,039 ($888) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Aranguez is TT$6,956 ($1,023). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least TT$4,416 ($649) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aranguez expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated TT$3,397 ($500) per month in Aranguez including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Trinidad and Tobago.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Aranguez?
A net salary of around TT$4,416 ($649) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Aranguez with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Aranguez is TT$6,956 ($1,023).
How much is rent in Aranguez?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated TT$1,428 ($210) per month in the city centre and TT$994 ($146) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about TT$2,981 ($438).
Is Aranguez cheaper than Trinidad and Tobago on average?
Yes — Aranguez is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Trinidad and Tobago average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Aranguez?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at TT$817 ($120) in Aranguez. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about TT$36 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around TT$11 ($2).
How do transport costs in Aranguez compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Aranguez is estimated at TT$132 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Aranguez are estimates based on Trinidad and Tobago national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.