Moving to Saint Lucia from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
LC
8.9

Fiji 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

FJ
$548
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
LC
6.5

Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FJ
37.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
LC
1.7t

Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
LC
14.3%

Fiji 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

FJ
4.3%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
LC
$22,700

Fiji 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

FJ
74.3 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
LC
12.0

Fiji generally does better on family life, though Saint Lucia leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Castries
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Suva Castries
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Fiji 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?

Fiji performs better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Fiji?

Fiji 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 8.1 in Fiji. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ LC
Population 943,737 167,122
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +679 +1758
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911