Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Antigua and Barbuda

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Antigua and Barbuda to Trinidad and Tobago? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Antigua and Barbuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AG
10.7
TT
39.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AG
7.5
TT
5.0

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AG
$1,241
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

AG
29.0
TT
41.9

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AG
19.0
TT
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AG
3.8t
TT
19.6t

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Trinidad and Tobago across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AG
10.6
TT
25.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AG
8.5%
TT
20.3%

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AG
11.0%
TT
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AG
$28,700
TT
$28,500

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AG
77.8 yrs
TT
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AG
14.3
TT
15.8

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Saint John's Rain: 41.4 in/yr (1052 mm)
85° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Port Of Spain Rain: 55.4 in/yr (1408 mm)
89° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Saint John's Port Of Spain
Jan–Mar 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
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Month Saint John's Port Of Spain
Jan 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C)
Feb 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C)
Mar 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C)
Apr 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C)
May 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C)
Jul 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C)
Aug 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C)
Nov 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C)
Dec 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C)

Data: Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda and Trinidad and Tobago. To live, work, or study long-term in Trinidad and Tobago, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Trinidad and Tobago's immigration authority.

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Trinidad and Tobago without a visa.
Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Free
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can enter Antigua and Barbuda without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Trinidad and Tobago?

Connectivity is usually fine (Trinidad and Tobago: 25.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Trinidad and Tobago offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Trinidad and Tobago is 39.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).

What's the weather like in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

Both Antigua and Barbuda and Trinidad and Tobago share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

AG TT
Population 100,335 1,405,646
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1268 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990