Moving to Saint Lucia from Cabo Verde
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Cabo Verde to Saint Lucia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde to Saint Lucia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in homicide rate.
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
Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cabo Verde generally does better on environment, though Saint Lucia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde 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 | Praia | Castries |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) | — |
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| Month | Praia | Castries |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) | — |
| Feb | 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) | — |
| Mar | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) | — |
| Apr | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) | — |
| May | 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) | — |
| Jun | 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) | — |
| Jul | 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) | — |
| Aug | 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) | — |
| Sep | 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) | — |
| Oct | 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) | — |
| Nov | 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) | — |
| Dec | 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) | — |
Saint Lucia Meteorological ServicesVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde 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.
Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa on Arrival
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Cabo Verde
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Cabo Verde leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde. About 86% of people in Saint Lucia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Cabo Verde?
Cabo Verde 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 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).
What's the weather like in Saint Lucia compared to Cabo Verde?
The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.
What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?
The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.
