Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Suriname
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Suriname to Trinidad and Tobago — from daily expenses to quality of life.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Suriname 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
Suriname 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
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Suriname generally does better on environment, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on infrastructure, though Suriname 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Trinidad and Tobago performs significantly better than Suriname 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on family life, though Suriname leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Paramaribo | Port Of Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) |
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| Month | Paramaribo | Port Of Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) |
| Feb | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) |
| Mar | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) |
| Apr | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) |
| May | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jun | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) |
| Aug | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) |
| Nov | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) |
| Dec | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service,
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.
Suriname passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago
Visa Free
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Suriname
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 Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago.
Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?
Suriname 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 7.3 in Suriname.
How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Suriname?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).
What's the weather like in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Suriname?
The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.
What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?
The official language in Trinidad and Tobago is English. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.
