Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Burundi

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Burundi 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

How Burundi 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

BI
5.8
TT
39.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
TT
5.0

Burundi 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

BI
$100
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
TT
41.9

Burundi 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

BI
71.0
TT
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
TT
19.6t

Burundi 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

BI
0.0
TT
25.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BI
10.2%
TT
20.3%

Burundi 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

BI
0.9%
TT
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
TT
$28,500

Burundi generally does better on employment & economy, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BI
67.4 yrs
TT
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
TT
15.8

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on family life, though Burundi 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.

Bujumbura Rain: 30.9 in/yr (786 mm)
85° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bujumbura Port Of Spain
Jan–Mar 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
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Month Bujumbura Port Of Spain
Jan 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C) 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C)
Feb 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C) 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C)
Mar 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C) 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C)
Apr 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C)
May 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C) 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C)
Jun 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C)
Jul 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C)
Aug 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C) 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C)
Sep 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C) 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C)
Oct 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C) 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C)
Nov 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C)
Dec 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C) 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C)

Data: Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU), Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burundi 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.

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

Visa Required
Burundi passport holders need a visa to enter Trinidad and Tobago.
Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi.

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 Burundi and Trinidad and Tobago.

Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?

Burundi 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 5.8 in Burundi.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Burundi?

Burundi 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 0.6 in Burundi. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 85°F in Bujumbura. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Bujumbura gets 30.9 in.

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

The official language in Trinidad and Tobago is English. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI TT
Population 12,696,478 1,405,646
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages French, Kirundi English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +257 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990