Moving to Saint Lucia from Antigua and Barbuda
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Antigua and Barbuda to Saint Lucia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Antigua and Barbuda to Saint Lucia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Antigua and Barbuda to Saint Lucia, and how the trend has changed.
people born in Antigua and Barbuda live in Saint Lucia · UN DESA
Who's moving to Saint Lucia?
Top countries of origin for Saint Lucia's foreign-born residents.
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Antigua and Barbuda
Key Indicator Comparison
How Antigua and Barbuda and Saint Lucia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on environment, though Saint Lucia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Saint Lucia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Saint John's | Castries |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) | — |
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| Month | Saint John's | Castries |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) | — |
| Feb | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) | — |
| Mar | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) | — |
| Apr | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) | — |
| May | 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) | — |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) | — |
| Jul | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) | — |
| Aug | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) | — |
| Sep | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) | — |
| Oct | 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) | — |
| Nov | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) | — |
| Dec | 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) | — |
Saint Lucia Meteorological ServicesVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda 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.
Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda
Visa FreeData: 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?
With 10.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saint Lucia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Antigua and Barbuda and Saint Lucia.
Is Saint Lucia safe for expats?
Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.
How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).
What's the weather like in Saint Lucia compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.
What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?
Both Antigua and Barbuda and Saint Lucia share the same official language: English.
