Moving to Chile from Trinidad and Tobago
What to Expect
Considering a move from Trinidad and Tobago to Chile? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Chile, you would find that Chile is 6.9% cheaper than Trinidad and Tobago overall. A TTD510,091 salary in Trinidad and Tobago would need to be roughly CLF1,276 in Chile to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Santiago averages 73°F vs 89°F in Port Of Spain, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Trinidad and Tobago and Chile.
What does your salary buy?
TTD510,091 → CLF1,276
To maintain the same standard of living in Chile
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 15.8% more
Groceries
pay 29.9% less
Transportation
pay 4.1% less
Housing
pay 7.8% less
Childcare
pay 6.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.8% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Trinidad and Tobago to Chile.
people moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Chile · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Chile compared to Trinidad and Tobago.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Chile leads in homicide rate.
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 Chile leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Chile performs significantly 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
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on infrastructure, though Chile 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Chile 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
Chile generally does better on family life, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in literacy rate.
Data: Inland Revenue Division, 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 | Port Of Spain | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) |
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| Month | Port Of Spain | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) |
| Feb | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) |
| Apr | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) |
| Jun | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) |
| Oct | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) |
| Nov | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) |
| Dec | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) |
Data:
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service,
Dirección Meteorológica de Chile
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago and Chile. To live, work, or study long-term in Chile, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Chile's immigration authority.
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Chile
Visa Free
Chile passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Chile than Trinidad and Tobago?
On average Chile is about 28% less expensive than Trinidad and Tobago, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Chile?
Budget about CLF319 for 3 months in Chile (based on a TTD510,091 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Chile?
Connectivity is usually fine (Chile: 22.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Chile offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Chile safe for expats?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Chile leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.5 in Trinidad and Tobago.
How is healthcare in Chile compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in health coverage index. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Chile, compared to 41.9 in Trinidad and Tobago. Chile scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).
What's the weather like in Chile compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.
What language do they speak in Chile?
The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.
