Trinidad and Tobago
Caribbean · North America
Population
1.37M
GDP (Nominal)
$26.43B
Capital City
Port of Spain
Currency
TTD (Trinidad and Tobago Dollar)
Avg Salary
$1405/mo
Region
Caribbean
Livability Index 2026
55.3/100
Cost of Living
20/100
Avg Salary
28.9/100
Safety
53.6/100
Healthcare
62/100
Education
52/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Trinidad and Tobago is the wealthiest Caribbean nation, powered by a thriving energy sector, and celebrated globally for its iconic Carnival, Calypso music, and extraordinary cultural diversity.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$550
Monthly Groceries$300
Monthly Transport$60
Utilities & Internet$150
Estimated Total Monthly
$810 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Accessible immigration and visa pathways
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • Significant safety and crime concerns (Score: 28.9)
- • High income tax burden (30%)
Economic Performance
📈 Stable GrowthGDP Per Capita
$18,733
Inflation Rate
0.5%
Unemployment
4%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Visitor's Visa
Work Permit
Spousal/Family Residence
Visa Difficulty
3/10
PR Eligibility
Permanent residency requires continuous legal residence in the country, typically after several years of employment-based status or through marriage to a citizen.
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$1,405
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Oil & Gas (Petroleum Refining)
Petrochemicals (Ammonia, Methanol)
Finance & Banking
Tourism & Hospitality
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
74.5 Yrs
Literacy Rate
99%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine#
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