Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to Trinidad and Tobago.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Grenada to Trinidad and Tobago, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
8,913 ↑ 11% vs 2015

people born in Grenada 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

How Grenada 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

GD
4.0
TT
39.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
TT
5.0

Grenada 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

GD
$880
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
TT
41.9

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Grenada 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

GD
30.0
TT
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
TT
19.6t

Grenada 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

GD
18.8
TT
25.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
TT
20.3%

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on infrastructure, though Grenada leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GD
24.0%
TT
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
TT
$28,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GD
75.7 yrs
TT
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
TT
15.8

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on family life, though Grenada leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Grenada 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.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

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

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Grenada

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

Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?

Grenada 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 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Grenada?

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Grenada leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago, compared to 13.1 in Grenada. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

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

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At a Glance

GD TT
Population 113,949 1,405,646
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1473 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990