General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Port of Spain |
| Country | Trinidad & Tobago |
| Currency | Trinidad and Tobago dollar |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 49.3% |
| Gdp | $42.12 billion |
| Size | 5,128 km² |
| Population | 1.4 million |
| Population density | 272/km² |
| Kids per female | 2.07 |
| City population | 85% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 24∘C |
| Summer | 32∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | English |
| Population able to read | 98.8% |
| Population with a college degree | 20.4% |
| Population able to speak english | 87.1% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 38 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 4.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | Caribbean Airlines |
| Main airport | Piarco International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $3 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $350/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $60/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $120/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $0.50/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 30% |
| Vat | 12% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $15000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 35.07/MBits |
| Tld | .tt |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 75% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, Type B, Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Massy Stores |
| Pharmacy | Guardian Pharmacy |
| Drugstore | N/A |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 8/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Cricket |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Doubles | A street food consisting of two fried dough balls (baras) filled with curried chickpeas (channa) and topped with various condiments such as mango chutney, tamarind sauce, and pepper sauce. | $1-$2 |
| Roti | A flatbread made with flour, water, and oil, and filled with various curried meats or vegetables. | $5-$10 |
| Pelau | A rice dish cooked with meat, vegetables, and spices. | $5-$10 |
| Callaloo | A leafy green vegetable cooked with coconut milk, onions, garlic, and tomatoes. | $5-$10 |
| Oxtail | A stewed dish made with oxtail, vegetables, and spices. | $10-$15 |
| Crab and callaloo | A stew made with crab, callaloo, and coconut milk. | $15-$20 |
| Shark and bake | A street food consisting of fried shark meat served on a fried dough bun (bake). | $5-$10 |
| Pholourie | A deep-fried ball made with split peas and flour, and served with various chutneys. | $1-$2 |
| Sada roti | A flatbread made with flour, water, and salt, and served with various curries or stews. | $2-$5 |
| Aloo pie | A pastry filled with mashed potatoes, peas, and spices. | $2-$5 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Mauby | A sweet, non-alcoholic drink made from the bark of the mauby tree | $1.50 |
| Sorrel | A sweet, tart drink made from the flowers of the sorrel plant | $1.50 |
| Chubby | A sweet, creamy drink made from coconut milk, condensed milk, and nutmeg | $2.00 |
| Cane Juice | A fresh, sweet drink made from crushed sugar cane | $1.00 |
| Coconut Water | A refreshing, natural drink from the inside of a young coconut | $1.00 |
| Rum Punch | A popular alcoholic drink made with rum, fruit juices, and spices | $3.00 |
| Piña Colada | A sweet, creamy alcoholic drink made with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream | $4.00 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Steelpan | A musical instrument made from a 55-gallon oil drum | $50-$200 |
| Carnival costume | A colorful and elaborate costume worn during Carnival | $100-$500 |
| Calypso music | A genre of music that originated in Trinidad and Tobago | $10-$20 per CD |
| Rum | A distilled spirit made from sugarcane | $15-$30 per bottle |
| Cocoa | A tropical plant that is used to make chocolate | $10-$20 per pound |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Carnival | February/March | Two-day festival with music, dancing, and parades |
| Good Friday | March/April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Monday | March/April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Corpus Christi | May/June | Celebrates the institution of the Eucharist |
| Independence Day | August 31 | Commemorates the country’s independence from Britain in 1962 |
| Republic Day | September 24 | Commemorates the country becoming a republic in 1976 |
| Diwali | October/November | Hindu festival of lights |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | Celebrates the day after Christmas |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Trinidad Express |
| Online news | Trinidad and Tobago Guardian |
| Tv | TV6 |
| Radio | 96.1 FM |