Moving to Saint Lucia from Bolivia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bolivia to Saint Lucia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bolivia 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

How Bolivia and Saint Lucia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
LC
36.7
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

BO
59%
LC
86%

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Bolivia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BO
$756
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
LC
6.5

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BO
54.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
LC
1.7t

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Bolivia 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

BO
10.9
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
LC
14.3%

Bolivia 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

BO
3.1%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
LC
$22,700

Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Lucia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BO
72.5 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
LC
12.0

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bolivia 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.

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa on Arrival
Bolivia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Saint Lucia.
Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

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?

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 Bolivia and Saint Lucia.

Is Saint Lucia safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Bolivia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia. About 86% of people in Saint Lucia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Bolivia?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BO LC
Population 12,054,379 167,122
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +591 +1758
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110