Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Saint Lucia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Lucia to Trinidad and Tobago — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Saint Lucia to Trinidad and Tobago.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Saint Lucia to Trinidad and Tobago, and how the trend has changed.
people born in Saint Lucia live in Trinidad and Tobago · UN DESA
Who's moving to Trinidad and Tobago?
Top countries of origin for Trinidad and Tobago's foreign-born residents.
- 24,001
- 10,923
- 8,913
- 7,141
- 6,439
- 2,629
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12.977
Saint Lucia
Key Indicator Comparison
How Saint Lucia 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
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saint Lucia 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
share of households with internet
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Trinidad and Tobago performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Castries | Port Of Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) |
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| Month | Castries | Port Of Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) |
| Feb | — | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) |
| Mar | — | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) |
| Apr | — | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) |
| May | — | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jun | — | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) |
| Jul | — | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) |
| Aug | — | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | — | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | — | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) |
| Nov | — | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) |
| Dec | — | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) |
Data:
Saint Lucia Meteorological Services,
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago
Visa Free
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa FreeData: 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?
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 Saint Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago.
Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?
Saint Lucia 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 36.7 in Saint Lucia.
How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia 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 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).
What's the weather like in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Saint Lucia?
The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year.
What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?
Both Saint Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago share the same official language: English.
