Moving to Saint Lucia from Ghana

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Ghana to Saint Lucia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Ghana to Saint Lucia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Ghana to Saint Lucia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
16 ↓ 11% vs 2015

people born in Ghana 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

How Ghana and Saint Lucia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GH
1.8
LC
39.0
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

GH
83%
LC
86%

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GH
$234
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

GH
2.7
LC
42.3

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

GH
89.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GH
0.7t
LC
1.7t

Ghana generally does better on environment, though Saint Lucia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GH
0.7
LC
13.6
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GH
6.3%
LC
14.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GH
3.0%
LC
9.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GH
$3,257
LC
$14,746

Ghana generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Lucia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GH
65.7 yrs
LC
72.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GH
27.5
LC
15.8

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Ghana across all family life metrics.

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Accra Rain: 29.2 in/yr (741 mm)
88° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Accra Castries
Jan–Mar 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) —
Apr–Jun 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) —
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) —
Oct–Dec 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) —
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Month Accra Castries
Jan 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) —
Feb 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) —
Mar 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) —
Apr 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) —
May 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) —
Jun 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) —
Jul 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) —
Aug 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) —
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) —
Oct 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) —
Nov 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) —
Dec 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) —

Data: Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana 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.

Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa on Arrival
Ghana passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Saint Lucia.
Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Ghana

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

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?

With 13.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saint Lucia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Ghana and Saint Lucia.

Is Saint Lucia safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Ghana leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 39.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana. About 86% of people in Saint Lucia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Ghana?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 2.7 in Ghana. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

Both Ghana and Saint Lucia share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GH LC
Population 35,064,272 180,149
Currency Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +233 +1758
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —