Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Aruba
What to Expect
Considering a move from Aruba to Trinidad and Tobago? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Aruba to Trinidad and Tobago, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Aruba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Aruba performs better than Trinidad and Tobago across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Aruba performs better than Trinidad and Tobago across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Aruba generally does better on infrastructure, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Aruba generally does better on family life, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in literacy rate.
Data: Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba 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.
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Aruba
Visa FreeData: 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?
Aruba performs better than Trinidad and Tobago across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Trinidad and Tobago is 39.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.
What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?
The official language in Trinidad and Tobago is English. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.
