Moving to Saint Lucia from Greece

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greece 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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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GR
1.1
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GR
7.3
LC
8.9

Greece 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

GR
$3,454
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GR
63.7
LC
6.5

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

GR
23.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GR
5.0t
LC
1.7t

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Greece 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

GR
43.0
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GR
20.7%
LC
14.3%

Greece 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

GR
11.0%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$36,300
LC
$22,700

Greece 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.5
LC
12.0

Greece 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.

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Athens Castries
Jan–Mar 57°/42°F (14°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/57°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
View all months
Month Athens Castries
Jan 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C)
Feb 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C)
Mar 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C)
Apr 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)
May 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C)
Jun 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C)
Jul 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Aug 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C)
Sep 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C)
Oct 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Nov 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C)
Dec 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Greece

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Greece 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?

With 10.8 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 Greece and Saint Lucia.

Is Saint Lucia safe for expats?

Greece performs better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Greece.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Greece?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 63.7 in Greece. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Greece, the official language is Greek.

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At a Glance

GR LC
Population 10,533,871 167,122
Currency Euro (€) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Greek English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +30 +1758
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112