Moving to Saint Lucia from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
LC
8.9

Eritrea 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

ER
$87
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
LC
6.5

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

ER
78.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
LC
1.7t

Eritrea 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

ER
0.2
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
LC
14.3%

Eritrea generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
5.9%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
LC
$22,700

Eritrea 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

ER
66.8 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
LC
12.0

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Eritrea 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.

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Castries
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Asmara Castries
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea 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.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Required
Eritrea passport holders need a visa to enter Saint Lucia.
Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Saint Lucia passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.

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?

Eritrea 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 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Eritrea?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER LC
Population 6,209,262 167,122
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +291 +1758
Time zones 1 1