Moving to Mexico from Trinidad and Tobago
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Trinidad and Tobago to Mexico — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Mexico, you would find that Mexico is 11.3% cheaper than Trinidad and Tobago overall. A TTD510,000 salary in Trinidad and Tobago would need to be roughly MX$1,230,000 in Mexico 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 — Mexico City averages 74°F vs 89°F in Port Of Spain, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Trinidad and Tobago to Mexico.
What does your salary buy?
TTD510,000 → MX$1,230,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Mexico
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Restaurants
pay 10.8% more
Groceries
pay 19.5% less
Transportation
pay 28.6% less
Housing
pay 0.8% more
Childcare
pay 29.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 16.0% 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.
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 Mexico cost about 23% less than cities in Trinidad and Tobago.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Trinidad and Tobago to Mexico, based on official data.
people moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Mexico · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Trinidad and Tobago to Mexico.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico leads in internet access.
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 Mexico leads in unemployment rate.
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
Mexico 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), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2014–2015), Inland Revenue Division (2016), Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SHCP (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Of Spain | Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) |
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| Month | Port Of Spain | Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) |
| Feb | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) |
| May | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jun | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) |
| Oct | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) |
| Nov | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) |
| Dec | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) |
Data:
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service,
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago and Mexico. To live, work, or study long-term in Mexico, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mexico's immigration authority.
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Mexico
Visa Free
Mexico 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 Mexico than Trinidad and Tobago?
Yes — Mexico is on average about 11% cheaper than Trinidad and Tobago. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Mexico?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly MX$307,500 in Mexico on a TTD510,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Mexico?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Mexico has 21.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Mexico safe for expats?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Mexico is 24.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Trinidad and Tobago.
How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 41.6 in Trinidad and Tobago. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).
What's the weather like in Mexico compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.
What language do they speak in Mexico?
The official language in Mexico is Spanish. In Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.
