Moving to Saint Lucia from Chile

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chile 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 Chile to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CL
6.7
LC
36.7
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

CL
32%
LC
86%

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CL
$3,612
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CL
31.7
LC
6.5

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile 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

CL
18.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CL
3.9t
LC
1.7t

Chile generally does better on environment, though Saint Lucia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CL
22.7
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CL
9.0%
LC
14.3%

Chile 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

CL
9.0%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CL
$29,500
LC
$22,700

Chile performs better than Saint Lucia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CL
79.8 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CL
6.5
LC
12.0

Chile performs better than Saint Lucia 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.

Santiago Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
73° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Santiago Castries
Jan–Mar 84°/55°F (29°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 66°/44°F (19°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 63°/41°F (17°/5°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/51°F (26°/10°C)
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Month Santiago Castries
Jan 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C)
Feb 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C)
Mar 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C)
Apr 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C)
May 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C)
Jun 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C)
Jul 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C)
Aug 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C)
Sep 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C)
Oct 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C)
Nov 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C)
Dec 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C)

Data: Dirección Meteorológica de Chile Dirección Meteorológica de Chile, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile 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.

Chile passport

Chile passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Chile

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Chile 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 Chile leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Chile. About 86% of people in Saint Lucia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Chile?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 31.7 in Chile. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chile: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 73°F in Santiago. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Santiago gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Chile, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CL LC
Population 18,430,408 167,122
Currency Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +56 +1758
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 131