International School of Port of Spain
IBInternational
Confirmed on its own website
Cost of Living inPort of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago49KCapitalHigh incomeRemote-work friendly
Image credit: Matti Mattila
Purchasing Power vs. United States
Your money goes 1.97x further
Based on GDP per capita (PPP). Trinidad and Tobago: $31,722/capita.
How Far Your Money Goes
Prices are 46% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Using the country-level NYC comparison for now. We do not have a defensible city-level aggregate cost index for this city yet.
Overall
1.8x further
Prices are 46% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Rent
7.1x further
Prices are 86% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Groceries
1.7x further
Prices are 43% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Restaurants
2.0x further
Prices are 51% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Income Category
High
World Bank GNI
GDP per Capita
$31,722
PPP, International $
City Population
49K
Child Education
International and private school tuition + curriculum mix for relocating families.
International & private schools
1 confirmed school
2 more suggested by AI, not verified
Typical fee
$16,160/yr
one school's published fee
- IB1
Schools' websites are found with Wikidata and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), and each is checked on the school's own site.
Childcare & Domestic Help
Nanny, housekeeper, and driver pricing is not yet sourced for Port of Spain. We publish this section only when we can tie it to local job-board, agency, or country fallback evidence.
Getting Around
Neighborhood mobility profiles are rolling out city by city.Port of Spain is still missing a verified walkability, transit, airport, and rideshare profile.
Healthcare
System strength, outcome signals, facility coverage, and self-pay visibility in Trinidad and Tobago.
Method: country metrics come from public system indicators, facility coverage reflects mapped providers we can inventory, direct pricing only reflects observed self-pay pages, and relative care cost can fall back to broad cost-of-living healthcare indices. Sparse pricing does not imply sparse healthcare availability.
2 facilities tracked
Facilities updated 7 months ago
Healthcare system
MixedGood national coverage and strong doctor availability help, but households still pay a large share themselves and newborn outcomes are weaker.
Public care
LimitedPatients still shoulder a meaningful share of costs and country-level outcomes are weaker weigh on this rating.
Private care
LimitedThe tracked private-style network still looks thin and self-pay pricing transparency is still sparse weigh on this rating.
UHC coverage
75/100
2023
Physicians
4.16/1k
2021
Hospital beds
2.37/1k
2023
Out of pocket
45%
2023
Outcome signals
Life expectancy
73.6 yrs
2024
Maternal mortality
54/100k
2023
Neonatal mortality
12.6/1k
2024
International patient readiness
LimitedPrice transparency is still sparse and headline outcomes are less reassuring weigh on this rating.
Pricing transparency
LimitedPublished self-pay prices are scarce weigh on this rating.
Facility coverage
Clinic: 1Pharmacy: 1
Self-pay pricing visibility
No verified self-pay prices are published for the tracked facilities in Trinidad and Tobago yet.
This usually reflects low online price transparency rather than a lack of healthcare providers.
Notable facilities
Maraval Health Centre
Clinic
Massy Drugs
Pharmacy
System metrics: World Bank WDI · Updated 2026-11-01
Safety & Governance
Street Safety
Safety Index24/100
Crime Index76/100
Source: Numbeo where a city row is matched; otherwise World Bank WGI and country-level safety context.
Political Stability
Political Stability+0.23
World Bank WGI scale: -2.5 to +2.5.
Wages by Sector
| Sector | Median |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & Farming | — |
| Manufacturing | — |
2016 annual wages in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago · Source: ILO ILOSTAT (sector aggregate) (national)
Price Comparison vs. US
budget hotel
$249.31Survey-verified587% more
luxury hotel
$249.31Survey-verified48% cheaper
Visa Information (US passport)
Short-stay entry
visa freeUp to 90 days
US passport holders can stay up to 90 days without a visa.
Quick comparison FAQ
Structured from the deltas already shown on this page — no invented facts, no extra data sources.
How far does your money go in Port of Spain compared with the US?
Your money goes about 2.0x further in Port of Spain than in the US, based on the current PPP estimate. We are using the country-level cost index for Trinidad and Tobago here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.
Is Port of Spain cheaper or more expensive overall than New York City?
Port of Spain is cheaper overall than New York City — overall living costs are about 46% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City) for Port of Spain. We are using the country-level cost index for Trinidad and Tobago here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.
How does rent in Port of Spain compare with New York City?
Rent in Port of Spain is about 86% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City). We are using the country-level cost index for Trinidad and Tobago here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.
How expensive are groceries and restaurants in Port of Spain?
Groceries in Port of Spain are about 43% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City), and restaurant prices are about 51% cheaper than the same benchmark. We are using the country-level cost index for Trinidad and Tobago here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.
About Port of Spain
Port of Spain is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, with about 49,000 residents in the city proper and a much larger metropolitan population, sitting on the Gulf of Paria at the northwestern edge of Trinidad. The local economy combines government, financial services, port activity, and the broader country's strong oil and gas sector, which makes Trinidad one of the Caribbean's most industrialized economies. English is the official language alongside Trinidadian Creole, with linguistic diversity from large Indo-Trinidadian, Afro-Trinidadian, and other communities. The climate is tropical with a dry season from January to May and a wet season from June to December. Carnival each February is the city's defining cultural event. Port of Spain suits relocators with energy, finance, or regional organization employment.
Tropical climate: 75-88°F year-round with May-November rainy seasonInternet quality: 4G/5G improving but fiber connections inconsistent in residential areasExpat community: Growing Caribbean hub for remote workers and retireesWalkability: Central Port of Spain is moderately walkable; most errands doable on footFood scene: Exceptional Creole/Caribbean cuisine with daily fresh marketsNightlife: Lively nightlife with calypso bars, clubs, and weekend street partiesCoworking: Limited dedicated spaces; home office infrastructure commonSafety: Standard Caribbean precautions needed; avoid certain neighborhoods after dark
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