Moving to Saint Lucia from Cuba

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Cuba to Saint Lucia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Cuba 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?

What the data shows about people moving from Cuba to Saint Lucia.

Living there in 2020
79 ↓ 5% vs 2015

people born in Cuba 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

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Lucia compared to Cuba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
LC
8.9

Cuba performs better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
LC
6.5

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

CU
31.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
LC
1.7t

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Cuba 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

CU
2.9
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
LC
14.3%

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
LC
$22,700

Cuba 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

CU
79.6 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
LC
12.0

Cuba 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.

Havana Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1189 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Castries
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
View all months
Month Havana Castries
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Cuba 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Lucia: 10.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Lucia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Lucia safe for expats?

Cuba performs better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Cuba?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

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

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At a Glance

CU LC
Population 11,008,112 167,122
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +53 +1758
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106