Moving to Saint Lucia from Cambodia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cambodia 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 Cambodia to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KH
1.8
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KH
18.8
LC
8.9

Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KH
$350
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

KH
2.1
LC
6.5

Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KH
60.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KH
1.1t
LC
1.7t

Cambodia generally does better on environment, though Saint Lucia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KH
3.0
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KH
1.0%
LC
14.3%

Saint Lucia generally does better on infrastructure, though Cambodia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KH
0.2%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KH
$5,100
LC
$22,700

Cambodia 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

KH
70.7 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KH
29.6
LC
12.0

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Cambodia 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.

Phnom Penh Rain: 51.8 in/yr (1316 mm)
90° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Phnom Penh Castries
Jan–Mar 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/78°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/76°F (32°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/73°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Phnom Penh Castries
Jan 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C)
Mar 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C)
Apr 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C)
Jun 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C)
Jul 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C)
Sep 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C)
Oct 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C)
Nov 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Dec 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C)

Data: Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cambodia 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.

Cambodia passport

Cambodia passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Cambodia

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

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?

Cambodia 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 1.8 in Cambodia.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Cambodia?

Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 2.1 in Cambodia. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.

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At a Glance

KH LC
Population 16,713,015 167,122
Currency Cambodian Riel (KHR) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Khmer English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +855 +1758
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 117