Moving to Saint Lucia from Israel

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Israel 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IL
1.6
LC
36.7
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

IL
80%
LC
86%

Israel 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, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IL
$4,033
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
LC
6.5

Israel 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
LC
1.7t

Israel 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

IL
29.4
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
LC
14.3%

Israel 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
LC
$22,700

Israel 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

IL
83.3 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
LC
12.0

Israel 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.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Castries
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C)
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Month Jerusalem Castries
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Israel

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Saint Lucia passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Israel.

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?

Israel 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 1.6 in Israel. About 86% of people in Saint Lucia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Israel?

Israel 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 37.1 in Israel. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL LC
Population 8,914,885 167,122
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +972 +1758
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100