Moving to Saint Lucia from Angola

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Angola to Saint Lucia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Angola 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Angola to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
LC
8.9

Angola 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

AO
$248
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
LC
6.5

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia 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

AO
60.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
LC
1.7t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Saint Lucia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
LC
14.3%

Angola generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
LC
$22,700

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Angola across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
LC
12.0

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Castries
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Luanda Castries
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola 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.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Lucia has 10.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Saint Lucia safe for expats?

Angola 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 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Saint Lucia compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO LC
Population 34,795,287 167,122
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +244 +1758
Time zones 1 1