Moving to Saint Lucia from Albania

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Albania to Saint Lucia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Albania to Saint Lucia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Lucia compared to Albania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AL
1.6
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AL
10.8
LC
8.9

Albania generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AL
$1,464
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

AL
18.8
LC
6.5

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Albania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AL
59.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AL
1.8t
LC
1.7t

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Albania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AL
20.6
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AL
4.8%
LC
14.3%

Albania performs better than Saint Lucia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AL
11.6%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AL
$18,100
LC
$22,700

Saint Lucia generally does better on employment & economy, though Albania leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AL
79.5 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AL
10.8
LC
12.0

Albania generally does better on family life, though Saint Lucia leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Albania and Saint Lucia. To live, work, or study long-term in Saint Lucia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saint Lucia's immigration authority.

Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Required
Albania passport holders need a visa to enter Saint Lucia.
Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Saint Lucia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Albania.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Lucia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Lucia: 10.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Lucia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Lucia safe for expats?

Albania generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Albania.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Albania?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Albania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 18.8 in Albania. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Albania: 64).

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Albania, the official language is Albanian.

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At a Glance

AL LC
Population 3,095,344 167,122
Currency Albanian Lek (ALL) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Albanian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +355 +1758
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112