Moving to Saint Lucia from Brazil

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Brazil 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Brazil to Saint Lucia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
6 ↓ 25% vs 2015

people born in Brazil live in Saint Lucia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Saint Lucia?

Top countries of origin for Saint Lucia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
LC
36.7
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

BR
48%
LC
86%

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
LC
6.5

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BR
23.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
LC
1.7t

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Brazil 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

BR
21.0
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
LC
14.3%

Brazil 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

BR
8.0%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
LC
$22,700

Brazil 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

BR
75.9 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
LC
12.0

Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Brazil 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.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Castries
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Brasilia Castries
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Brazil 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?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil. About 86% of people in Saint Lucia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Brazil?

Brazil 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 21.4 in Brazil. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

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

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At a Glance

BR LC
Population 217,240,060 167,122
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +55 +1758
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190