How much does it cost to explore Trinidad and Tobago?

Last Updated: Saturday 1 July 2023
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Have you ever wondered whether you could afford to visit the Caribbean? Below is our financial spend for our journey around Trinidad and Tobago in March 2017. Check out what we did during the nine days we explored Trinidad and Tobago.

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Assumptions

When reading our travel costs for Trinidad and Tobago, please keep the following in mind:

  • The costs are based upon a couple travelling together.
  • We did not travel as part of an organised tour group but as independent travellers.
  • Not considered is the entry or exit transport into/out of the country.
  • Our travel style wherever we go is reasonably consistent, which is great when you want to compare travel costs:
    • Accommodation: We usually stay in self-catered accommodation, in our own room and with (preferably) our own bathroom. The kitchen may be shared.
    • Dining and Groceries: We have at least two meals a day at home. We like to eat out at cafes or restaurants every few days.
    • Transportation: Wherever possible, we travel by public transport.
    • Experiences: We pay for some tourist attractions or activities, but are selective as our funds are limited (just like everyone else’s).
  • Also included in the overall daily costs (for the period of time we are in the country) are:

Where We Travelled

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous covers the following sub-category: Toilet / Bathroom use.

Government Costs

Government costs are related to the tourist visa required to enter the country.

Travel

Travel costs included taxis and a ferry

Travel Costs Summary Table

CategoryUSD per person per day
Groceries$6.6212%
Dining$6.7712%
Leisure$9.6217%
Accommodation$22.1739%
Miscellaneous$0.070%
Finance$0.421%
Travel$6.9412%
Government Costs$3.626%
Total USD per person per day$56.23

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