Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Dominica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominica to Trinidad and Tobago.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Dominica 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

DM
13.8
TT
39.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
TT
5.0

Dominica 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

DM
$968
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
TT
41.9

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
TT
19.6t

Dominica 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

DM
19.5
TT
25.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
TT
20.3%

Dominica 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

DM
23.0%
TT
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
TT
$28,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
TT
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
TT
15.8

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Port Of Spain
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
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Month Roseau Port Of Spain
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°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 Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

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

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can enter Dominica 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 Dominica and Trinidad and Tobago.

Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?

Dominica 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 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Dominica?

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

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

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At a Glance

DM TT
Population 74,629 1,405,646
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1767 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990