Moving to Switzerland from Trinidad and Tobago
What to Expect
Considering a move from Trinidad and Tobago to Switzerland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Switzerland, you would find that Switzerland is 2.3 times more expensive than Trinidad and Tobago overall. A TTD510,000 salary in Trinidad and Tobago would need to be roughly CHF143,000 in Switzerland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bern averages 55°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 Switzerland.
What does your salary buy?
TTD510,000 → CHF143,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Switzerland
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Restaurants
pay 3.0 times more
Groceries
pay 34.4% more
Transportation
pay 51.6% more
Housing
pay 3.2 times more
Childcare
pay 5.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.3 times 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.
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 Switzerland cost about 74% more than cities in Trinidad and Tobago.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Trinidad and Tobago to Switzerland.
people moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Switzerland · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Switzerland compared to Trinidad and Tobago.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Switzerland performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago across all safety metrics.
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
Switzerland 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
Switzerland 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
Switzerland 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on employment & economy, though Switzerland 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
Switzerland performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Inland Revenue Division (2016), Swiss Federal Tax Administration (2016), The World Factbook (2014). 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 | Bern |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) | 41°/30°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) | 70°/53°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 46°/36°F (8°/2°C) |
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| Month | Port Of Spain | Bern |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) | 36°/27°F (2.0°/-2.8°C) |
| Feb | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) | 47°/33°F (8.3°/0.6°C) |
| Apr | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) | 55°/39°F (12.6°/3.7°C) |
| May | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) | 63°/46°F (17.3°/7.7°C) |
| Jun | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) | 73°/55°F (23.0°/12.8°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) | 72°/54°F (22.0°/12.4°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) | 66°/50°F (18.8°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) | 56°/43°F (13.3°/6.2°C) |
| Nov | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) | 44°/35°F (6.9°/1.4°C) |
| Dec | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service,
MeteoSwiss - Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago and Switzerland. To live, work, or study long-term in Switzerland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Switzerland's immigration authority.
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Switzerland
Visa Free
Switzerland 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 Switzerland than Trinidad and Tobago?
On average Switzerland is around 130% pricier than Trinidad and Tobago, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Switzerland?
Budget about CHF35,750 for 3 months in Switzerland (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 Switzerland?
Connectivity is usually fine (Switzerland: 47.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Switzerland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Switzerland safe for expats?
Switzerland performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Switzerland is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Trinidad and Tobago.
How is healthcare in Switzerland compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
Switzerland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Switzerland, compared to 41.6 in Trinidad and Tobago. Switzerland scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).
What's the weather like in Switzerland compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
The average high temperature in Bern is 55°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Bern receives around 42.8 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.
What language do they speak in Switzerland?
The official languages in Switzerland are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German. In Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.
