Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Oman

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Oman to Trinidad and Tobago — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Oman to Trinidad and Tobago, you would find that Trinidad and Tobago is 18.2% more expensive than Oman overall. A OMR29,000 salary in Oman would need to be roughly TTD606,000 in Trinidad and Tobago to maintain the same lifestyle, 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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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Oman to Trinidad and Tobago.

What does your salary buy?

OMR29,000 → TTD606,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Trinidad and Tobago

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 35.6% more

Groceries

pay 26.7% more

Transportation

pay 66.6% more

Housing

pay 4.7% more

Childcare

pay 24.2% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 36.6% less

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Exchange rate: 1 OMR = 17.67 TTD (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Oman to Trinidad and Tobago.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

OM
0.1
TT
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

OM
11.0
TT
5.0

Oman 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

OM
$1,444
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

OM
19.9
TT
41.6

Oman 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

OM
104.0
TT
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

OM
18.6t
TT
19.6t

Oman generally does better on environment, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

OM
11.1
TT
27.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

OM
116.7%
TT
20.3%

Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

OM
3.2%
TT
3.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$19,947
TT
$18,967

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

OM
80.2 yrs
TT
73.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

OM
8.3
TT
17.0

Oman generally does better on family life, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in literacy rate.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Oman (2016), Inland Revenue Division (2016), The World Factbook (2015). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Muscat Port Of Spain
Jan–Mar 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
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Month Muscat Port Of Spain
Jan 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C)
Feb 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C)
Mar 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C)
Apr 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C)
May 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C)
Jun 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C)
Jul 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C)
Aug 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C)
Sep 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C)
Oct 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C)
Nov 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C)

Data: Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority, Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman 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.

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

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

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Oman.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Trinidad and Tobago than Oman?

No — Trinidad and Tobago is on average about 18% more expensive than Oman. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Trinidad and Tobago?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly TTD151,500 in Trinidad and Tobago on a OMR29,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Trinidad and Tobago?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Trinidad and Tobago has 27.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?

Oman generally does better on safety, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Trinidad and Tobago is 40.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Oman.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Oman?

Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 41.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago, compared to 19.9 in Oman. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

The official language in Trinidad and Tobago is English. In Oman, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

OM TT
Population 5,494,691 1,367,764
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +968 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999 990