Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Zimbabwe to Trinidad and Tobago. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Of Spain averages 89°F vs 78°F in Harare, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Zimbabwe 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

ZW
6.7
TT
39.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
TT
5.0

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
$63
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.7
TT
41.9

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ZW
56.0
TT
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZW
0.8t
TT
19.6t

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
1.3
TT
25.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZW
46.1%
TT
20.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZW
8.8%
TT
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
TT
$28,500

Trinidad and Tobago performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZW
63.3 yrs
TT
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
TT
15.8

Trinidad and Tobago performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Harare Rain: 33.1 in/yr (841 mm)
78° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Harare Port Of Spain
Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
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Month Harare Port Of Spain
Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C)
Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C)
Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C)
Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C)
May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C)
Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C)
Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C)
Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C)
Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C)
Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C)
Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C)
Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department, Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

Visa Free
Zimbabwe passport holders can enter Trinidad and Tobago without a visa.
Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa Free
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can enter Zimbabwe without a visa.

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 Zimbabwe and Trinidad and Tobago.

Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?

Zimbabwe 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 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Zimbabwe?

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

The official language in Trinidad and Tobago is English. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.

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At a Glance

ZW TT
Population 15,121,004 1,405,646
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +263 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 990