Chaguanas, Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago · Population 101,297 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Trinidad and Tobago average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | TT$50.39 ($7.41) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | TT$202 ($29.64) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | TT$15.12 ($2.22) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | TT$1,142 ($168) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | TT$185 ($27.17) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | TT$487 ($71.63) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | TT$141 ($20.75) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | TT$141 ($20.75) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | TT$36.95 ($5.43) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | TT$2,171 ($319) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | TT$1,510 ($222) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | TT$4,531 ($666) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Chaguanas is TT$9,724 ($1,430) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of TT$4,869 ($716) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly TT$6,330 ($931) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (TT$1,510 ($222)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.
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TT$3,672 ($540) / moChaguanas is the capital and one of the key cities in Trinidad and Tobago. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is TT$4,869 ($716), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around TT$1,510 ($222) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to TT$11,296 ($1,661) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately TT$8,695 ($1,279) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Chaguanas is TT$9,724 ($1,430). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least TT$6,330 ($931) per month.