Moving to Greece from Trinidad and Tobago
What to Expect
Considering a move from Trinidad and Tobago to Greece? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Greece, you would find that Greece is 2.9% more expensive than Trinidad and Tobago overall. A TTD510,000 salary in Trinidad and Tobago would need to be roughly €68,700 in Greece to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Athens averages 72°F vs 89°F in Port Of Spain, making it significantly cooler.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 39.3% more
Groceries
pay 24.5% less
Transportation
pay 6.5% less
Housing
pay 14.5% more
Childcare
pay 1.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 17.6% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Greece?
What does your salary buy?
TTD510,000 → €68,700
To maintain the same standard of living in Greece
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Greece cost about 16% less than cities in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Trinidad and Tobago to Greece.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Greece 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 Greece 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
Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago 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
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on environment, though Greece leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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 Greece 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
share of people below the poverty line
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece 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
Greece generally does better on family life, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), The World Factbook (2014–2018), World Health Organization (2024), Inland Revenue Division (2016), GSIS, Greece (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Greece vs Trinidad and Tobago
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Of Spain | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) |
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| Month | Port Of Spain | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) |
| Feb | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) |
| May | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) |
| Jun | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) |
| Oct | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) |
| Nov | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) |
Data:
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service,
Hellenic National Meteorological Service
Can you move from Trinidad and Tobago to Greece?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago and Greece. To live, work, or study long-term in Greece, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Greece's immigration authority.
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Greece
Visa Free
Greece 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 Greece than Trinidad and Tobago?
On average Greece is around 3% pricier than Trinidad and Tobago, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Greece?
Budget about €17,175 for 3 months in Greece (based on a TTD510,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Greece?
Connectivity is usually fine (Greece: 44.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greece offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Greece safe for expats?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Greece leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Greece is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Trinidad and Tobago.
How is healthcare in Greece compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 65.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 41.6 in Trinidad and Tobago. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).
What's the weather like in Greece compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.
What language do they speak in Greece?
The official language in Greece is Greek. In Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.
