Top expat cities

Trinidad and Tobago

Scarborough

#4 Top 5 cities

Scarborough in Tobago is more relaxed than Trinidad's main cities, but it has a smaller job market.

Country overview

Population

17Β 000

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C aΕΎ 31°C

Night: 23°C aΕΎ 25°C

Climate

Warm tropical coastal climate with sea breezes and high humidity.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 5/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

5/10

Tobago is generally calmer than Trinidad, but robbery, assault, villa crime and isolated beaches still require meaningful precautions.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Severe tropical storms, coastal flooding, landslides, earthquakes and sea-level rise are the main hazards for Scarborough and Tobago.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Seasonal expats
  • Couples
  • Digital nomads

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canadians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Strong tourism economy
  • +Quiet atmosphere

Cons

  • βˆ’Tourism seasonality
  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Fewer work opportunities
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene