Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to Trinidad and Tobago.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Fiji 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

FJ
2.2
TT
39.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
TT
5.0

Fiji 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

FJ
$548
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
TT
41.9

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FJ
37.0
TT
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
TT
19.6t

Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
TT
25.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
TT
20.3%

Fiji 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

FJ
4.3%
TT
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
TT
$28,500

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
TT
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
TT
15.8

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

Data: Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Port Of Spain
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
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Month Suva Port Of Spain
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

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

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?

Fiji 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 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Fiji?

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

The official language in Trinidad and Tobago is English. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ TT
Population 943,737 1,405,646
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +679 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 990