Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Belize

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Belize to Trinidad and Tobago — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Belize and Trinidad and Tobago stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
27.9
TT
39.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
17.5
TT
5.0

Belize 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

BZ
$573
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

BZ
10.8
TT
41.9

Belize 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

BZ
21.0
TT
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BZ
0.9t
TT
19.6t

Belize generally does better on environment, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BZ
9.7
TT
25.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BZ
1.3%
TT
20.3%

Belize 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

BZ
8.3%
TT
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
TT
$28,500

Trinidad and Tobago performs significantly better than Belize across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BZ
75.8 yrs
TT
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BZ
11.2
TT
15.8

Belize generally does better on family life, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belmopan Port Of Spain
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
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Month Belmopan Port Of Spain
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize, Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize 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.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

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

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can enter Belize 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?

With 25.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Trinidad and Tobago can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Belize and Trinidad and Tobago.

Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?

Belize 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 27.9 in Belize.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Belize?

Belize 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 10.8 in Belize. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

The official language in Trinidad and Tobago is English. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BZ TT
Population 412,387 1,405,646
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +501 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990