Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Turkmenistan to Trinidad and Tobago — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Trinidad and Tobago, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Of Spain averages 89°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Turkmenistan and Trinidad and Tobago stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
TT
39.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
TT
5.0

Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
TT
41.9

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TM
87.0
TT
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
TT
19.6t

Turkmenistan generally does better on environment, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TM
5.9
TT
25.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
TT
20.3%

Trinidad and Tobago performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TM
4.1%
TT
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
TT
$28,500

Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TM
71.8 yrs
TT
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
TT
15.8

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on family life, though Turkmenistan leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ashgabat Rain: 8.9 in/yr (227 mm)
74° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

Port Of Spain Rain: 55.4 in/yr (1408 mm)
89° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Port Of Spain
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
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Month Ashgabat Port Of Spain
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C)

Data: Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan and Trinidad and Tobago. To live, work, or study long-term in Trinidad and Tobago, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Trinidad and Tobago's immigration authority.

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa to enter Trinidad and Tobago.
Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders need a visa to enter Turkmenistan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Trinidad and Tobago?

With 25.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Trinidad and Tobago can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Turkmenistan and Trinidad and Tobago.

Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?

Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Trinidad and Tobago is 39.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

What's the weather like in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Turkmenistan?

The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

The official language in Trinidad and Tobago is English. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM TT
Population 5,636,011 1,405,646
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages Russian, Turkmen English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +993 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990