Trinidad and Tobago are one of the cheapest touristic places among those in the Caribbean. The standard of living here is high, and the government strictly controls the entrepreneurs, as they don’t want to lose tourists because of the enormous prices in the service industry. However, that does not stop the locals to drive up the prices on many things. By the way, keep in mind that you’d better not take banknotes with you. The risk is not that you will meet burglars on a street. By the way, there’s practically none of them. It’s just that not all the outlets will have the change. For example, not every taxi driver will accept a 20 Trinidad dollar bill. If you decided to visit Tobago during the colorful Carnival, be prepared that the prices will go right through the roof. The difference can reach up to 70% from the initial price! This is definitely not the best time to do your shopping. The good news is, it is common in Tobago to bargain anywhere, where there is no cash register. Remember, the sellers here, unlike in Asia, do not consider the argument about the cost of an item an important part of the process. However, you should bargain at any occasion, because if you name not a really low price from the beginning, there is a chance to buy something even cheaper, then it was before. Just don’t get overwhelmed – the locals do not live by the rule that a customer is always right. Don’t be surprised, if a seller names a price in
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