Moving to Saudi Arabia from Trinidad and Tobago
What to Expect
Considering a move from Trinidad and Tobago to Saudi Arabia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Saudi Arabia, you would find that Saudi Arabia is 4.5% more expensive than Trinidad and Tobago overall. A TTD510,091 salary in Trinidad and Tobago would need to be roughly SAR258,542 in Saudi Arabia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Trinidad and Tobago and Saudi Arabia.
What does your salary buy?
TTD510,091 → SAR258,542
To maintain the same standard of living in Saudi Arabia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 31.4% less
Groceries
pay 30.9% less
Transportation
pay 3.5% more
Housing
pay 19.4% more
Childcare
pay 19.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 51.6% 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia leads in suicide rate.
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 Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia generally does better on infrastructure, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in water stress level.
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
Saudi Arabia 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
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Saudi Arabia generally does better on family life, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in literacy rate.
Data: Inland Revenue Division, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Of Spain | Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) |
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| Month | Port Of Spain | Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) |
| Apr | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) |
| May | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) |
| Jun | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) |
| Oct | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) |
| Nov | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) |
| Dec | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) |
Data:
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service,
National Center for Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago and Saudi Arabia. To live, work, or study long-term in Saudi Arabia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saudi Arabia's immigration authority.
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
Visa Required
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Saudi Arabia than Trinidad and Tobago?
On average Saudi Arabia is about 8% less expensive than Trinidad and Tobago, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Saudi Arabia?
Budget about SAR64,636 for 3 months in Saudi Arabia (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 Saudi Arabia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Saudi Arabia: 37.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saudi Arabia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Saudi Arabia safe for expats?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Saudi Arabia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saudi Arabia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.5 in Trinidad and Tobago.
How is healthcare in Saudi Arabia compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in suicide rate. There are 30.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Saudi Arabia, compared to 41.9 in Trinidad and Tobago. Saudi Arabia scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).
What's the weather like in Saudi Arabia compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
The average high temperature in Riyadh is 92°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Riyadh receives around 4.4 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.
What language do they speak in Saudi Arabia?
The official language in Saudi Arabia is Arabic. In Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.
