Moving to North Korea from Trinidad and Tobago

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Trinidad and Tobago to North Korea — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to North Korea, and you’d need to navigate life in Korean. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — P'yongyang averages 60°F vs 89°F in Port Of Spain, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Trinidad and Tobago and North Korea stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TT
41.9
KP
36.7
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

TT
75
KP
68

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though North Korea leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TT
20.0
KP
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TT
19.6t
KP
2.5t

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on environment, though North Korea leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TT
20.3%
KP
27.7%
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

TT
6,591 kWh
KP
830 kWh

Trinidad and Tobago performs better than North Korea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TT
4.2%
KP
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TT
$28,500
KP
$1,700

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on employment & economy, though North Korea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TT
75.9 yrs
KP
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TT
15.8
KP
22.2

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on family life, though North Korea leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Of Spain Rain: 55.4 in/yr (1408 mm)
89° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

P'yongyang Rain: 37.0 in/yr (940 mm)
60° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Of Spain P'yongyang
Jan–Mar 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) 81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 50°/31°F (10°/0°C)
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Month Port Of Spain P'yongyang
Jan 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C)
Feb 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C)
Apr 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C)
May 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C)
Jun 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C)
Jul 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C)
Aug 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C)
Oct 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C)
Nov 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C)
Dec 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C)

Data: Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago and North Korea. To live, work, or study long-term in North Korea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check North Korea's immigration authority.

Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting North Korea

Visa Required
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders need a visa to enter North Korea.
North Korea passport

North Korea passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

Visa Required
North Korea passport holders need a visa to enter Trinidad and Tobago.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from North Korea?

Working remotely from North Korea's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Trinidad and Tobago and North Korea.

How is healthcare in North Korea compared to Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though North Korea leads in adult obesity rate. There are 36.7 doctors per 10,000 people in North Korea, compared to 41.9 in Trinidad and Tobago. North Korea scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).

What's the weather like in North Korea compared to Trinidad and Tobago?

The average high temperature in P'yongyang is 60°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. P'yongyang receives around 37.0 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.

What language do they speak in North Korea?

The official language in North Korea is Korean. In Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

TT KP
Population 1,405,646 25,955,138
Currency Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) North Korean Won (KPW)
Languages English Korean
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1868 +850
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990