Moving to Italy from Trinidad and Tobago
What to Expect
Considering a move from Trinidad and Tobago to Italy? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Italy, you would find that Italy is 22.8% more expensive than Trinidad and Tobago overall. A TTD510,000 salary in Trinidad and Tobago would need to be roughly €82,000 in Italy to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 89°F in Port Of Spain, making it significantly cooler.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 74.0% more
Groceries
pay 2.4% less
Transportation
pay 1.2% more
Housing
pay 40.0% more
Childcare
pay 41.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 16.0% 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 Italy?
What does your salary buy?
TTD510,000 → €82,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Italy
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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 Italy cost about 12% more 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 Italy.
people moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Italy · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Italy 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 Italy 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
Italy 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
Italy 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 Italy 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 Italy 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
Italy performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2014–2015), Inland Revenue Division (2016), Italian Revenue Agency (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Italy vs Trinidad and Tobago
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Of Spain | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Port Of Spain | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) |
| May | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jun | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) |
| Oct | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) |
| Dec | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) |
Data:
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service,
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology
Can you move from Trinidad and Tobago to Italy?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago and Italy. To live, work, or study long-term in Italy, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Italy's immigration authority.
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Italy
Visa Free
Italy 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 Italy than Trinidad and Tobago?
On average Italy is around 23% pricier than Trinidad and Tobago, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Italy?
Budget about €20,500 for 3 months in Italy (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 Italy?
Connectivity is usually fine (Italy: 31.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Italy offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Italy safe for expats?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Italy leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Trinidad and Tobago.
How is healthcare in Italy compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 41.6 in Trinidad and Tobago. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).
What's the weather like in Italy compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.
What language do they speak in Italy?
The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.
