Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Gambia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Gambia to Trinidad and Tobago? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Gambia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GM
22.0
TT
5.0

Trinidad and Tobago performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GM
$94
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GM
1.0
TT
41.9

Gambia 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

GM
90.0
TT
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GM
0.2t
TT
19.6t

Gambia 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

GM
0.2
TT
25.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GM
2.2%
TT
20.3%

Gambia 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

GM
6.5%
TT
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GM
$2,900
TT
$28,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GM
67.6 yrs
TT
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GM
37.2
TT
15.8

Trinidad and Tobago performs significantly better than Gambia 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.

Banjul Rain: 32.3 in/yr (821 mm)
90° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Banjul Port Of Spain
Jan–Mar 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
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Month Banjul Port Of Spain
Jan 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C)
Feb 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C)
Mar 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C)
Apr 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C)
May 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C)
Jun 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C)
Jul 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C)
Aug 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C)
Oct 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C)
Nov 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C)
Dec 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C)

Data: Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources, Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia 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.

Gambia passport

Gambia passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

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

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Gambia

Visa Free
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can enter Gambia 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Trinidad and Tobago: 25.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Trinidad and Tobago offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?

Trinidad and Tobago performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Gambia?

Gambia 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 1.0 in Gambia. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).

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

The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

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

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At a Glance

GM TT
Population 2,413,403 1,405,646
Currency Gambian Dalasi (GMD) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +220 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990