Life in Trinidad: Expensive or Cheap?

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This is the Cost of Living in Trinidad and Tobago, at least for the week, kinda, well not really but yeah, I’ve been hedging to do something like this, because things like this does not truly reflect my weekly expense, or does it, well at least this is the first time I track every time I spent some funds for this week, the end of October 2023 into the beginning of November 2023, so join me my Trinbago vibes peeps as we explore how much money I spent this week.
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0:10 Monday Mornings
2:25 Tuesday Vibes
4:08 Wednesday Bills
7:16 Thursday’s Mall Trip
11:12 FriYay Vibes
13:37 The Weekend
15:58 Total Spent for the Week
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@karminiparsan9256 7 месяцев назад

I am a retiree from a financial institution..and I have come to understand that very few people are financially literate. I have to thank my former employer for educating us about planning and budgeting. I am not saying that everyone learnt from it but I certainly did. There are a myriad of ways that people can survive..and even thrive..on the money they have in their pockets. Being wise in the ways you spend your money..being more self sufficient by preparing meals etc..finding ways to cut down on using electricity..water..gas etc goes a long way to eliminating the stress of living. I

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Budgeting definitely helps, but you’re right financial literacy is needed to truly survive/live in this world

@davejohn4071 7 месяцев назад

Imagine those who have to pay rent/mortgage and have children? Cost of living in T&T is somewhat ridiculous

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Most definitely

@sandrahoey1244 7 месяцев назад

When I converted your total for the week, compared to my weekly cost of living. It's expensive. You drive to work and I take the Express bus to Manhattan which is costly. If I go into the city to work for three days, I pay $41.00 dollars. For me I think my cost of living is also expensive. Keep on making these kinds of videos. I totally enjoyed it.

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it and yeah when you do the conversion it’s definitely expensive

@devbachu7072 Месяц назад

Costly

@sylvanyoung 7 месяцев назад

Good night bro . That was one of your most personal video. Yes some will spend less, some will spend more . And we have not even looked at entertament..cinamar, books etc...o gosh🙄. And meds . Thank God we can get some medical help at almost no cost to our pockets . And then..the rent ...This was an informative and personal vid.Thank you . And above all be alert.And the same goes for all the trinibago vibes family .Please be aware of your suroundings .And to all TBV peeps have a peaceful night.Now to find some snacks😂

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

That it was bro, and yeah we are fortunate that our health care is basically free and some medication we can get without spending a cent, and yes peeps we need to be more observant on the outside

@yvanar-sp3rz 7 месяцев назад

Thanks again for your information vlogs and for sharing this type of info. I enjoy these budgeting vlogs that you do and find them useful. When you give a price I like to compare it with prices /cost of living here in toronto and so far most things work out to be approximately the same dollar wise. 👍🇹🇹🇨🇦🥂💕🇹🇹

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Yeah more or less, and glad you enjoyed it

@beezybub5811 7 месяцев назад

Very very informative. I think folks living away think things are cheap and when they visit they spend bc of course they’re on vacay. The reality of day to day is real in any country you live in. Thanks for keeping it real❤ love you and the wife . ❤ from Florida/ NY

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Yup, the cost of living is rising all over, for me I think visiting the US now is much more expensive than before, but yeah peeps really underestimate how expensive it is here at times and thanks always for the love and support 🙏🏽

@indrasinanan5129 7 месяцев назад

Nice video very interesting. Definitely would like to see some more thanks for sharing 👍🏻 💯 ❤️

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Thanks

@bobbobbie2122 7 месяцев назад

great video also that is commitment in dropping a video every week really admire that kudos, very cool in shooting videos whilst doing this vid as well

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Thanks and yeah, it definitely keeps me busy

@deborahsuraj173 7 месяцев назад

I really enjoyed this video. I wish my bills was small like yours, but I working on it. Thanks for sharing. Blessings

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it Deborah

@TK-oh8cp 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing bro. Real life info

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

You’re most welcome, I won’t lie, I was back and forth in doing this one, but I really wanted to see how much I really spend

@brianrattan-rr6qy 7 месяцев назад

Wow food for thought i could just imagine how difficult it would be for some people on a everyday basis you should do a video on some savings tips if possible thanks Rajeev

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

That’s a good idea, hopefully those $100 a week and $400 a month vids are a start, lol

@jusj2424 7 месяцев назад

Great content as always bro 👏🏾💯🎉

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Thanks 🙏🏽

@amarliesimeon3374 7 месяцев назад

Great vid as always . Traveling once or twice per week saves on gas but it’s just less convenient . The cost of living comfortably is really tough now.

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Amarlie and yeah, for me if it’s strictly to and from work, the gas normally last the week, but for content creation we go a lil beyond, lol

@user-hw8fb8un5x 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

You’re welcome

@LaBellezaMorena 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for this video. I am trini descent living in Canada. I was considering moving my family to Trinidad for my toddler to start school in another year. Canada cost of living is unreal and the weather is not ideal. The schools have propaganda. I know the cost of living is high all around but I desire being more connected to the culture and nature. Please do more videos for people like me who are considering moving

@TrinbagoVibes 4 месяца назад

You’re most welcome, tbh our crime rate is getting out of hand…so I would suggest you monitor that before making any decision…but warmth and culture, you’ll definitely get that here

@shanedhillpaul4372 7 месяцев назад

Good content as usual Keep it up

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Thank you 🙏🏽

@reshmagopaul6113 7 месяцев назад

Hi Rajeeve nice video, yes do more videos like this one

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Reshma 🙏🏽

@stephaniejagan6436 7 месяцев назад

Love this type of content.. it' just a different concept

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Thanks and yeah I guess so, lol, cuz it really makes you think about your spending

@trinitodworld 7 месяцев назад

blessings bro 🙏 🙌

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Much appreciated and same to you and yours bro

@danroydsbarbadostravelvlog3057 7 месяцев назад

Here watching & showing support bro

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Much appreciated bro 🙏🏽

@kevinawai361 7 месяцев назад

Hey Rajiv, compliments on another great video and keep up the good work. While I did enjoy the video, I would be remiss not to suggest that other mandatory expenses be included in a video highlighting recurrent expenses in the life of the average Trinidadian such as rent/mortgage payment (because we all gotta live somewhere) and life insurance, annuity payments (because any sane Trini should at least have life or medical insurance if not a personal pension plan for their retirement). Looking forward to seeing more of your videos, stay blessed and be safe!

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Thanks and ihu, but I didn’t include those because I don’t pay rent (at least not on a monthly basis) and I didn’t have to pay for those others insurance during the week that I choose,that’s why I stated in the video this is basically what I spend and it would vary for others

@bobdelabourer1307 7 месяцев назад

Hola from de great state of Floooreedah😊. A very informative video. I here, also live very tight on meh bills. Wat really helps meh is dat I does live on ah property taking care of it fuh de owner. So I does pay 'rent' by taking care of de property. I live very similar tuh you by being conservative with utilities. Since I wok as ah independent contractor delivering packages and food meh gas bill is through de roof and lots of driving put lots of miles on meh Chevy Sonic (235,000) so lots of maintenance upkeep expenses (I do meh own car repairs). I cook meh food outside on a fireside by gathering dry wood from de forest (about 5 acres of land). If ah not careful, dem darn racoons does want to steal meh food and run away with it. I don't buy bottled water, I go tuh the tap just as de water comes out from WASA but before entering de house. I have ah portable washing machine and rinse by hand, dry clothes on outside line. Lots of fans in de house but summer time is only one AC working at ah time which ever room I in. Ah planning tuh rent out again room to anyone who love living in de bush and feeding de cats and chickens (one hen and 3 fowl cocks). Darn racoons does eat dem chickens. House is solid and panther, alligator, racoon, snake, hare, stray dogs and manicoo proof.... De cats does take out de rats. Wat really sticks it tuh meh is student loans because I have two useless American Engineering and certified medical licensed degrees 😅😅😅. I can't afford medical insurance so I does examine, diagnose and treat mehself wen ah can, fuh rel boi. Thanks fuh yuh video brother. Very informative.

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@ZeryusXD 7 месяцев назад

I find it really amazing that I bought some currant rolls and cheese pie just before watching this video

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣 win 🙌🏽🙌🏽

@shqa574 7 месяцев назад

Great minds think alike. 😄😄😄

@RiaS.018 7 месяцев назад

Your electricity bill was shockingly low. Would love if you do a video on tips on conserving electricity lol. Great video btw!

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Don’t have the A/C running for too long, lol, we literally using fans right through and it surprisingly saves us on the electricity bill, plus we don’t leave on lights too long and use the energy efficient ones, but that’s a good idea for a video

@shqa574 7 месяцев назад

"Money comes in! Money goes out!" aka the Plus and Minus Concept! XD LOL I wondered if you were planning to eat tuna every day.

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Lol, so true, as I get paid, I clear my credit card and I’m basically back to zero, lol

@nazeemamohammed8054 7 месяцев назад

Life in Trinidad hard

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

It’s definitely getting there

@PhillipTT 7 месяцев назад

Nice video brother

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Thanks bro

@michellemulcare8363 7 месяцев назад

Wow, I really need to be more conservative with my spending. My grocery bill or going Superpharm is my big expenditure. 😢

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

lol, yup those groceries does be a killer on your budget sometimes and well superPharm always have some things that calls your wallet so I understand

@tristanjoseph196 7 месяцев назад

Fun video can you do a video exploring San Fernando

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Thanks and I’m definitely doing that in a future video, as I basically grew up there so stay tuned

@JacobandNichVlogs 7 месяцев назад

I also put 200 in gas every 5 days 😭, I miss the days when 100 use to do the job

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Yup, I miss those days as well

@EDStatistics1 7 месяцев назад

Nice

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Thanks 🙏🏽

@JacobandNichVlogs 7 месяцев назад

Good Morning Fam 😊👋

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Whoaaa, Mawnin, morning

@pauldeopersaud8542 7 месяцев назад

Very interesting vlog - unfortunately cost living is rising around the world - it is actually affecting everyone world-wide - is it because of high demands for limited supplies or the war in Ukraine/ Israel/Hamas - who knows - Rajeev thank you

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

You’re welcome and yeah it is, I’m still glad some of our food stuff here is relatively cheaper than say when I visit the states, but I think we really need to invest more in our agriculture sector

@blitzgreg1 7 месяцев назад

It's caused by the greed of Capitalists. There is no such thing as a truly free, "free market"

@jeanelaine 4 месяца назад

Why is gas so expensive in TNT..and we have oil/gas???

@TrinbagoVibes 4 месяца назад

Cuz our reserves are depleting, plus our government shut down our refinery so the cost is raising, but we are still cheaper than the rest of the Caribbean

@devbachu7072 Месяц назад

God boi things expensive here we cannot afford lime lemon eggs an plantains or coconut etc crime inflation an unemployment

@TrinbagoVibes Месяц назад

Gotta start back growing by them things

@Dave1854 7 месяцев назад

I used to live down the road from Edinburgh Hindu Temple.. !

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Ohh nice

@Dave1854 7 месяцев назад

@@TrinbagoVibesI know Pundit Ramesh Tiwari very well. I played tabla for him in Orlando back in the 90’s. Early this year I had dinner right across street at Wing Hua. Good times

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

@@Dave1854that’s pretty awesome, he was out of the country the time I visited for this one, but his son provided a wealth of information

@Dave1854 7 месяцев назад

@@TrinbagoVibes it’s a small world! I personally visited that temple quite a few times when I lived there for Sunday morning service as well as Divali programs. The good old days I should say.

@zahidalibaksh815 7 месяцев назад

Ever think of converting to cng gas..

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

It had cross my mind but I like my trunk space and don’t want to be in a gas station almost every day, lol

@retsel6637 7 месяцев назад

The gas prices in Trinidad is more expensive than the USA imagine that

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Yup, as every year the government keeps removing part of the subsidiary on gas, and we are still cheaper than the rest of our Caribbean peeps

@michellenoreiga328 7 месяцев назад

Hey everyone

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Greetings

@stephanierajkumar6204 7 месяцев назад

What a realistic video. But honestly it shows how difficult it is budgeting our salaries and save. Just like you gas digs in the most

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Most definitely and yeah this one was on a personal level

@Cindy-mw6jf 7 месяцев назад

Think about if you hv kids in school lunches snacks allowance transport lessons 😢

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Yup, the price will add up to even more, especially if one is a single parent

@pointboy12 7 месяцев назад

You doing like me and using a fan instead of AC to keep the bill down.

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Yup, although there are days when the fan and all your windows open isn’t enough

@parbatiedipnarine643 7 месяцев назад

Things in Trinidad expensive....I have 4 daughters still at school renting and doing dialysis, resign my job being sick it's a different situation

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Wow, praying for you to get better and yeah our cost of living is relatively high

@62halee 7 месяцев назад

The gas taking all your funds. You better start hopping on a ptsc bus to Port of Spain and back on quiet days.

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

lol, yup, if it was just too and from work, it would normally last me the week, but cuz I go extra to record content, it takes more

@62halee 7 месяцев назад

@@TrinbagoVibes I respect how you control your electric bill. An electrician once told me if you want to save on electricity, minimize heating appliances. Water heater, clothes dryer, electric stoves, electric cooking appliances......

@user-kw5lf9gi6l 4 месяца назад

Are those USD?

@TrinbagoVibes 4 месяца назад

Negative, for the most part it would be TTD, I think I would have put in the USD equivalent in the video, but it’s $1 USD = $7 TTD

@kurtnelle 7 месяцев назад

Welp, I'm definitely doing something wrong. My last light bill was 1,300 something (alone). 🤣

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Too much A/C units running 👀

@kurtnelle 7 месяцев назад

@@TrinbagoVibes Well I work from home, so it has to run all the time.

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

@@kurtnelle could always open up the windows and door and let the air flow, hopefully you have an inverter

@kurtnelle 7 месяцев назад

@@TrinbagoVibes Yea, they are all inverter types. I used to have the room open, but by 2pm it would be so hot in the dry season, that I would start to get dizzy.

@epicson4274 7 месяцев назад

(Repectfully, Repectfully "did you know?") You basically habitually demeaning yourself by putting premium fuel in a vehicle that was design for regular, meanwhile you put cheap artifical junk food into your only real vehicle (your body) which was actually design for premium. Next time try your best to add some nutrient rich foods like seasonal fruits , this way you can protect yourself for the upcoming dementia pandemic .😢😢

@TrinbagoVibes 7 месяцев назад

Ihu 👍🏽👍🏽