Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Delaware

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Delaware to Trinidad and Tobago — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Delaware to Trinidad and Tobago, you would find that Trinidad and Tobago is 31.3% cheaper than Delaware. A $75,000 salary in Delaware would need to be roughly TTD375,917 in Trinidad and Tobago to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Of Spain averages 89°F vs 66°F in Dover, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Delaware to Trinidad and Tobago.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 TTD375,917

To maintain the same standard of living in Trinidad and Tobago

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 47.1% less

Groceries

pay 3.8% less

Transportation

pay 9.1% more

Housing

pay 52.2% less

Childcare

pay 83.4% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 39.1% less

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 6.78 TTD (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Delaware to Trinidad and Tobago, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
6,439 ↑ 11% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Trinidad and Tobago · UN DESA

Who's moving to Trinidad and Tobago?

Top countries of origin for Trinidad and Tobago's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Delaware to Trinidad and Tobago.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

DE
38.4%
TT
18.6%

Trinidad and Tobago performs significantly better than Delaware across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

DE
91.5%
TT
79.0%

Delaware performs better than Trinidad and Tobago across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

DE
5.1%
TT
4.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

DE
$80,523
TT
$28,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

DE
76.7 yrs
TT
75.9 yrs

Delaware performs better than Trinidad and Tobago across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dover Rain: 46.1 in/yr (1170 mm)
66° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dover Port Of Spain
Jan–Mar 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/65°F (29°/18°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/40°F (15°/4°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
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Month Dover Port Of Spain
Jan 43°/27°F (6.3°/-2.7°C) 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C)
Feb 47°/29°F (8.3°/-1.7°C) 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C)
Mar 55°/36°F (12.7°/2.0°C) 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C)
Apr 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.8°C) 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C)
May 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C)
Jun 83°/63°F (28.4°/17.4°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C)
Jul 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.2°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C)
Aug 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.4°C) 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C)
Sep 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.6°C) 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C)
Oct 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C)
Nov 58°/40°F (14.7°/4.3°C) 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.6°/-0.6°C) 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

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

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting United States

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Trinidad and Tobago than Delaware?

Yes — Trinidad and Tobago is on average about 26% cheaper than Delaware. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Trinidad and Tobago?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly TTD93,979 in Trinidad and Tobago on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Trinidad and Tobago?

Usually fine from major cities in Trinidad and Tobago. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Delaware?

Trinidad and Tobago performs significantly better than Delaware across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 66°F in Dover. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Dover gets 46.1 in.

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

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

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At a Glance

TT
Population 897,934 1,405,646
Currency United States Dollar ($) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1868
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 990