Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Trinidad and Tobago, you would find that Trinidad and Tobago is 92.7% more expensive than Paraguay overall. A PYG451,283,512 salary in Paraguay would need to be roughly TTD925,244 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.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Paraguay to Trinidad and Tobago.

What does your salary buy?

PYG451,283,512 TTD925,244

To maintain the same standard of living in Trinidad and Tobago

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 68.5% more

Groceries

pay 2.4 times more

Transportation

pay 81.9% more

Housing

pay 2.0 times more

Childcare

pay 2.1 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.2 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 PYG = 0.0011 TTD (June 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

How Paraguay 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

PY
7.0
TT
39.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
TT
5.0

Paraguay 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

PY
$1,469
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
TT
41.9

Paraguay 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

PY
25.0
TT
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
TT
19.6t

Paraguay 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

PY
10.9
TT
25.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
TT
20.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
TT
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
TT
$28,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PY
78.4 yrs
TT
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
TT
15.8

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Asuncion Rain: 55.2 in/yr (1401 mm)
83° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Port Of Spain
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
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Month Asuncion Port Of Spain
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay 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.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

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

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

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 Paraguay?

Day-to-day costs in Trinidad and Tobago run about 82% higher than Paraguay on average; specific cities can swing further.

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

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a PYG451,283,512 comparable salary, that's around TTD231,311 in Trinidad and Tobago for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.

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 Paraguay and Trinidad and Tobago.

Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?

Paraguay 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 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay 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 38.8 in Paraguay. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

The official language in Trinidad and Tobago is English. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY TT
Population 7,356,409 1,405,646
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +595 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 990