Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Rwanda to Trinidad and Tobago. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Of Spain averages 89°F vs 80°F in Kigali, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RW
3.6
TT
39.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
TT
5.0

Rwanda 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

RW
$177
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
TT
41.9

Rwanda 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

RW
62.0
TT
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
TT
19.6t

Rwanda 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

RW
0.3
TT
25.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
TT
20.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RW
14.9%
TT
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
TT
$28,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RW
65.8 yrs
TT
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
TT
15.8

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

Data: Rwanda Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kigali Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
80° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Port Of Spain
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
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Month Kigali Port Of Spain
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Rwanda 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.

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

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

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa Free
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can enter Rwanda 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Trinidad and Tobago has 25.4 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?

Rwanda 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 3.6 in Rwanda.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Rwanda?

Rwanda 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 1.2 in Rwanda. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

The official language in Trinidad and Tobago is English. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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At a Glance

RW TT
Population 13,173,730 1,405,646
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +250 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 990