Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Laos

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Laos to Trinidad and Tobago, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LA
16.4
TT
5.0

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LA
$123
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LA
3.3
TT
41.9

Laos 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

LA
69.0
TT
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LA
3.4t
TT
19.6t

Laos 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

LA
2.4
TT
25.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LA
4.8%
TT
20.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LA
1.2%
TT
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$8,400
TT
$28,500

Laos generally does better on employment & economy, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LA
68.2 yrs
TT
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LA
37.8
TT
15.8

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vientiane Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1660 mm)
88° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vientiane Port Of Spain
Jan–Mar 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
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Month Vientiane Port Of Spain
Jan 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C)
Feb 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C)
Mar 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C)
Apr 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C)
May 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C)
Jul 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C)
Nov 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C)
Dec 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR, Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.

Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

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

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Laos

Visa on Arrival
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos.

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 Laos across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Laos?

Laos 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 3.3 in Laos. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

The official language in Trinidad and Tobago is English. In Laos, the official language is Lao.

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At a Glance

LA TT
Population 7,749,595 1,405,646
Currency Laotian Kip (LAK) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages Lao English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +856 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191 990