Moving to Venezuela from Trinidad and Tobago
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Trinidad and Tobago to Venezuela — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 22.5% cheaper than Trinidad and Tobago overall. A TTD508,719 salary in Trinidad and Tobago would need to be roughly VEF533,516 in Venezuela 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.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Trinidad and Tobago to Venezuela.
What does your salary buy?
TTD508,719 → VEF533,516
To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela
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Restaurants
pay 14.7% more
Groceries
pay 18.3% less
Transportation
pay 10.2% more
Housing
pay 60.1% less
Childcare
pay 50.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 34.8% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Trinidad and Tobago to Venezuela, and how the trend has changed.
people born in Trinidad and Tobago live in Venezuela · UN DESA
Key Indicator Comparison
How Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Venezuela 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 Venezuela 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 Venezuela 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 Venezuela 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
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela leads in poverty 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
Trinidad and Tobago performs better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.
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 | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Port Of Spain | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) |
| Feb | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) |
| Apr | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) |
| May | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) |
| Jun | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) |
| Nov | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela. To live, work, or study long-term in Venezuela, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Venezuela's immigration authority.
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Free
Venezuela 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 Venezuela than Trinidad and Tobago?
Generally yes: Venezuela runs about 29% cheaper than Trinidad and Tobago on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a TTD508,719 comparable salary, that's around VEF133,379 in Venezuela for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Venezuela?
With 9.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Venezuela can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela.
Is Venezuela safe for expats?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.5 in Trinidad and Tobago.
How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 41.9 in Trinidad and Tobago. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).
What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.
What language do they speak in Venezuela?
The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.
