Moving to Saint Lucia from Bahamas
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Bahamas to Saint Lucia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Bahamas to Saint Lucia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Bahamas to Saint Lucia, based on official data.
Who's moving to Saint Lucia?
Top countries of origin for Saint Lucia's foreign-born residents.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bahamas to Saint Lucia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Bahamas 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
Bahamas 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
Bahamas performs better than Saint Lucia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Bahamas 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 performs significantly better than Bahamas 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Nassau | Castries |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) | — |
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| Month | Nassau | Castries |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) | — |
| Feb | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) | — |
| Mar | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) | — |
| Apr | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) | — |
| May | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) | — |
| Jun | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) | — |
| Jul | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) | — |
| Aug | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) | — |
| Sep | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) | — |
| Oct | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) | — |
| Nov | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) | — |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) | — |
Saint Lucia Meteorological ServicesVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas 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.
Bahamas passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Bahamas
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?
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?
Bahamas 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 31.2 in Bahamas.
How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Bahamas?
Bahamas 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 18.5 in Bahamas. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).
What's the weather like in Saint Lucia compared to Bahamas?
The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.
What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?
Both Bahamas and Saint Lucia share the same official language: English.
