Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from United Kingdom
What to Expect
Considering a move from United Kingdom to Trinidad and Tobago? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Trinidad and Tobago, you would find that Trinidad and Tobago is 38.5% cheaper than United Kingdom overall. A £57,000 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly TTD315,000 in Trinidad and Tobago to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Of Spain averages 89°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United Kingdom and Trinidad and Tobago.
What does your salary buy?
£57,000 → TTD315,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Trinidad and Tobago
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Restaurants
pay 43.9% less
Groceries
pay 18.1% more
Transportation
pay 22.2% less
Housing
pay 59.4% less
Childcare
pay 72.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 40.5% 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.
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 Trinidad and Tobago cost about 26% less than cities in United Kingdom.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from United Kingdom to Trinidad and Tobago.
people born in United Kingdom live in Trinidad and Tobago · UN DESA
Who's moving to Trinidad and Tobago?
Top countries of origin for Trinidad and Tobago's foreign-born residents.
- 24,001
- 10,923
- 8,913
- 7,141
- 6,439
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6.2,629
United Kingdom
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Trinidad and Tobago compared to United Kingdom.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom performs 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
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom performs 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
United Kingdom generally does better on infrastructure, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in electricity per capita.
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 Kingdom generally does better on employment & economy, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in unemployment 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
United Kingdom performs better than Trinidad and Tobago across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), HM Revenue & Customs (2016), Inland Revenue Division (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 | London | Port Of Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) |
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| Month | London | Port Of Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) |
Data:
Met Office,
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.
United Kingdom passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago
Visa Free
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Trinidad and Tobago than United Kingdom?
On average Trinidad and Tobago is about 39% less expensive than United Kingdom, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Trinidad and Tobago?
Budget about TTD78,750 for 3 months in Trinidad and Tobago (based on a £57,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Trinidad and Tobago?
Connectivity is usually fine (Trinidad and Tobago: 27.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Trinidad and Tobago offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?
United Kingdom performs better than Trinidad and Tobago across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Trinidad and Tobago is 40.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in United Kingdom.
How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago, compared to 33.0 in United Kingdom. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).
What's the weather like in Trinidad and Tobago compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 60°F in London. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?
Both United Kingdom and Trinidad and Tobago share the same official language: English.
