Moving to United Arab Emirates from Trinidad and Tobago
What to Expect
Considering a move from Trinidad and Tobago to United Arab Emirates? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to United Arab Emirates, you would find that United Arab Emirates is 40.4% more expensive than Trinidad and Tobago overall. A TTD510,091 salary in Trinidad and Tobago would need to be roughly AED367,749 in United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates.
What does your salary buy?
TTD510,091 → AED367,749
To maintain the same standard of living in United Arab Emirates
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Restaurants
pay 9.7% less
Groceries
pay 28.9% less
Transportation
pay 8.0% less
Housing
pay 2.3 times more
Childcare
pay 60.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.2 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates leads in health coverage index.
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 United Arab Emirates 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
United Arab Emirates 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
share of people below the poverty line
United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on family life, though United Arab Emirates leads in life expectancy.
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 | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) | 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) | 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
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| Month | Port Of Spain | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) |
| Feb | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) | 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) | 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) |
| Apr | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) | 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) |
| May | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) | 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) |
| Jun | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) | 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) | 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) | 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) | 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) |
| Oct | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) | 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) |
| Nov | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) | 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) |
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago and United Arab Emirates. To live, work, or study long-term in United Arab Emirates, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United Arab Emirates's immigration authority.
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates
Visa Online (e-Visa)
United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates than Trinidad and Tobago?
On average United Arab Emirates is around 34% pricier than Trinidad and Tobago, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to United Arab Emirates?
Budget about AED91,937 for 3 months in United Arab Emirates (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 United Arab Emirates?
Connectivity is usually fine (United Arab Emirates: 40.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United Arab Emirates offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is United Arab Emirates safe for expats?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though United Arab Emirates leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.5 in Trinidad and Tobago.
How is healthcare in United Arab Emirates compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in health coverage index. There are 29.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United Arab Emirates, compared to 41.9 in Trinidad and Tobago. United Arab Emirates scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).
What's the weather like in United Arab Emirates compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
The average high temperature in Abu Dhabi is 93°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Abu Dhabi receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.
What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?
The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.
