Moving to Zimbabwe from Trinidad and Tobago
What to Expect
Considering a move from Trinidad and Tobago to Zimbabwe? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Zimbabwe, you would find that Zimbabwe is 35.6% cheaper than Trinidad and Tobago overall. A TTD510,000 salary in Trinidad and Tobago would need to be roughly ZWL15,600,000 in Zimbabwe to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Harare averages 78°F vs 89°F in Port Of Spain, making it significantly cooler.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 33.1% less
Groceries
pay 36.4% less
Transportation
pay 14.5% less
Housing
pay 41.5% less
Childcare
pay 16.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 26.5% 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.
What salary do you need in Zimbabwe?
What does your salary buy?
TTD510,000 → ZWL15,600,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Zimbabwe
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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 performs better than Zimbabwe 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 performs better than Zimbabwe 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 performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), The World Factbook (2014–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Inland Revenue Division (2016), Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Zimbabwe vs Trinidad and Tobago
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Of Spain | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
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| Month | Port Of Spain | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) |
| Feb | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) |
| Apr | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) |
| May | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) |
| Jun | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) |
| Dec | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) |
Data:
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service,
Meteorological Services Department
Can you move from Trinidad and Tobago to Zimbabwe?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe. To live, work, or study long-term in Zimbabwe, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Zimbabwe's immigration authority.
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa Free
Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe than Trinidad and Tobago?
On average Zimbabwe is about 36% less expensive than Trinidad and Tobago, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Zimbabwe?
Budget about ZWL3,900,000 for 3 months in Zimbabwe (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 Zimbabwe?
Connectivity is usually fine (Zimbabwe: 1.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Zimbabwe offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Zimbabwe safe for expats?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Zimbabwe leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Trinidad and Tobago.
How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 41.6 in Trinidad and Tobago. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).
What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.
What language do they speak in Zimbabwe?
The official languages in Zimbabwe are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language. In Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.
Compare further: Trinidad and Tobago vs. Zimbabwe
At a Glance
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ZW
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,367,764 | 16,950,795 |
| Currency | Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) |
| Languages | English | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +1868 | +263 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 990 | 999 |