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Cost of Living in Claxton Bay

Claxton Bay, Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo, Trinidad and Tobago · Population 14,436

▼ -16% vs Trinidad and Tobago average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)TT$3,279 ($482)
Couple, monthlyTT$5,828 ($857)
Family of four, monthlyTT$7,545 ($1,110)

Estimated Prices in Claxton Bay

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantTT$34.88 ($5.13)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeTT$140 ($20.52)per meal
CappuccinoTT$10.47 ($1.54)each
Monthly groceries (single person)TT$791 ($116)per month
Monthly public transport passTT$128 ($18.81)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentTT$337 ($49.59)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)TT$97.68 ($14.36)per month
Fitness club membershipTT$97.68 ($14.36)per month
Cinema ticketTT$25.58 ($3.76)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreTT$1,371 ($202)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreTT$954 ($140)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreTT$2,861 ($421)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Claxton Bay is TT$6,732 ($990) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of TT$3,279 ($482) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly TT$4,263 ($627) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (TT$954 ($140)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Marabella

6 km away · San Fernando

Gasparillo

6 km away · Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo

Couva

7 km away · Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo

San Fernando

8 km away · San Fernando

Princes Town

13 km away · Princes Town

Freeport

13 km away · Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo

Debe

17 km away · Penal/Debe

Chaguanas

19 km away · Chaguanas

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 Claxton Bay

Claxton Bay is one of the key cities in Trinidad and Tobago. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is TT$3,279 ($482), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around TT$954 ($140) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to TT$7,545 ($1,110) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately TT$5,828 ($857) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Claxton Bay is TT$6,732 ($990). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least TT$4,263 ($627) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claxton Bay expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated TT$3,279 ($482) per month in Claxton Bay including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Trinidad and Tobago.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Claxton Bay?
A net salary of around TT$4,263 ($627) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Claxton Bay with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Claxton Bay is TT$6,732 ($990).
How much is rent in Claxton Bay?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated TT$1,371 ($202) per month in the city centre and TT$954 ($140) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about TT$2,861 ($421).
Is Claxton Bay cheaper than Trinidad and Tobago on average?
Yes — Claxton Bay is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Trinidad and Tobago average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Claxton Bay?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at TT$791 ($116) in Claxton Bay. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about TT$35 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around TT$10 ($2).
How do transport costs in Claxton Bay compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Claxton Bay is estimated at TT$128 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Claxton Bay are estimates based on Trinidad and Tobago national averages adjusted for city size (population 14,436). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.