An Expat Talks about Moving to Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

Port of Spain

Name three things that you wish you had brought and three you wish you had left at home.

There is a quarentine in Trinidad even though there is rabies here so I wish we could have brought our cat. It is expensive so I bring stuff from home each year but you can get everything here, just costs more.

We are a family of 6 and travel very light so everything I have taken I have needed.

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What advice would you give someone preparing to move to your area about the actual move, choosing a neighborhood and finding a home?

Contact the women's or men's clubs to get up to date info!

What type of housing do you live in? Is this typical for most expats in your area?

4 bdrm house (3000 sqft) with a small yard, cost is $2000/month.

How did you choose your neighborhood and find your home or apartment?

Through a real estate agent and friends from the Canadian Womens club.

Are your housing costs higher or lower than they were in your home country? What is the average cost of housing there?

Housing is higher here then in Canada, but there is less land here and that is expensive.