Moving to Saint Lucia from Germany

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Germany 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 Germany to Saint Lucia.

Living there in 2020
47 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Germany 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 Germany.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DE
0.8
LC
36.7
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

DE
72%
LC
86%

Germany generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in feel safe walking at night.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

DE
$8,826
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

DE
45.2
LC
6.5

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

DE
15.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DE
6.9t
LC
1.7t

Germany 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

DE
45.0
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DE
35.4%
LC
14.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DE
3.0%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DE
$61,900
LC
$22,700

Germany 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

DE
81.5 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DE
3.2
LC
12.0

Germany 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.

Berlin Rain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
56° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Berlin Castries
Jan–Mar 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/47°F (18°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/55°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
View all months
Month Berlin Castries
Jan 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C)
Mar 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C)
May 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C)
Jun 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C)
Jul 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C)
Oct 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C)
Dec 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C)

Data: Deutscher Wetterdienst Deutscher Wetterdienst, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Germany 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.

Germany passport

Germany passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Germany

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Germany 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?

Germany generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Germany. About 86% of people in Saint Lucia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Germany?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 45.2 in Germany. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Germany: 88).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 56°F in Berlin. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Berlin gets 22.5 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Germany, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

DE LC
Population 84,316,622 167,122
Currency Euro (€) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages German English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +49 +1758
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112