Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Puerto Rico
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Puerto Rico to Trinidad and Tobago — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Puerto Rico to Trinidad and Tobago, you would find that Trinidad and Tobago is 12.9% cheaper than Puerto Rico overall. A $75,000 salary in Puerto Rico would need to be roughly TTD430,437 in Trinidad and Tobago to maintain the same lifestyle. 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 Puerto Rico to Trinidad and Tobago.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → TTD430,437
To maintain the same standard of living in Trinidad and Tobago
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 34.2% less
Groceries
pay 10.8% less
Transportation
pay 33.1% more
Housing
pay 37.5% less
Childcare
pay 39.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 11.7% less
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 Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Puerto Rico generally does better on safety, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in road traffic deaths.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Puerto Rico performs better than Trinidad and Tobago across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Puerto Rico generally does better on infrastructure, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on employment & economy, though Puerto Rico leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Puerto Rico generally does better on family life, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in education spending.
Data: Puerto Rican Department of Treasury, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Puerto Rico 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.
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Puerto Rico
Visa RequiredData: 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 Puerto Rico?
Generally yes: Trinidad and Tobago runs about 16% cheaper than Puerto Rico on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
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 $75,000 comparable salary, that's around TTD107,609 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 Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago.
Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?
Puerto Rico 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 14.2 in Puerto Rico.
What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?
The official language in Trinidad and Tobago is English. In Puerto Rico, the official languages are English and Spanish.
