Moving to Illinois from Trinidad and Tobago
What to Expect
Considering a move from Trinidad and Tobago to Illinois? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Illinois, you would find that Illinois is 2.0 times more expensive than Trinidad and Tobago overall. A TTD510,091 salary in Trinidad and Tobago would need to be roughly $93,929 in Illinois to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Springfield averages 63°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 Illinois.
What does your salary buy?
TTD510,091 → $93,929
To maintain the same standard of living in Illinois
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 98.2% more
Groceries
pay 19.5% more
Transportation
pay 21.6% more
Housing
pay 2.3 times more
Childcare
pay 4.8 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 76.8% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Trinidad and Tobago to Illinois.
people moved from Trinidad and Tobago to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
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- 1,829,251
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Trinidad and Tobago
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Illinois compared to Trinidad and Tobago.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Trinidad and Tobago performs better than Illinois across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Illinois performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Illinois generally does better on employment & economy, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Illinois performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Of Spain | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) | 42°/25°F (6°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) | 83°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 52°/33°F (11°/1°C) |
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| Month | Port Of Spain | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) | 35°/19°F (1.6°/-7.4°C) |
| Feb | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) | 40°/23°F (4.4°/-5.2°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) | 52°/32°F (11.2°/0.1°C) |
| Apr | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) | 65°/42°F (18.1°/5.8°C) |
| May | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.4°C) |
| Jun | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) | 85°/64°F (29.4°/17.6°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) | 79°/55°F (26.1°/12.6°C) |
| Oct | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) | 66°/44°F (19.1°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) | 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.1°C) |
| Dec | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) | 38°/22°F (3.5°/-5.3°C) |
Data:
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States 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 Illinois than Trinidad and Tobago?
On average Illinois is around 25% pricier than Trinidad and Tobago, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Illinois?
Budget about $23,482 for 3 months in Illinois (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 Illinois?
From major Illinois cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Trinidad and Tobago and Illinois are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Illinois compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago performs better than Illinois across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Illinois compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
The average high temperature in Springfield is 63°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Springfield receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.
What language do they speak in Illinois?
Both Trinidad and Tobago and Illinois share the same official language: English.
