Moving to Saint Lucia from Indonesia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Indonesia to Saint Lucia, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Indonesia 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

ID
0.6
LC
36.7
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

ID
63%
LC
86%

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ID
$417
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ID
6.9
LC
6.5

Indonesia 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

ID
58.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ID
2.9t
LC
1.7t

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Indonesia 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

ID
4.9
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ID
29.7%
LC
14.3%

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ID
3.4%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ID
$14,100
LC
$22,700

Indonesia 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

ID
73.1 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ID
19.7
LC
12.0

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Indonesia 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.

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jakarta Castries
Jan–Mar 87°/76°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
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Month Jakarta Castries
Jan 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C)
Mar 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C)
Apr 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C)
Jul 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)
Sep 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C)
Oct 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C)
Nov 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C)
Dec 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)

Data: Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.

Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Indonesia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Saint Lucia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Indonesia.

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 Indonesia and Saint Lucia.

Is Saint Lucia safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Indonesia. About 86% of people in Saint Lucia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Indonesia?

Indonesia 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 6.9 in Indonesia. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.

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At a Glance

ID LC
Population 277,329,163 167,122
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Indonesian English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +62 +1758
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 112