Moving to Saint Lucia from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy 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 Italy to Saint Lucia.

Living there in 2020
12 ↓ 14% vs 2015

people born in Italy 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 Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IT
0.6
LC
36.7
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

IT
61%
LC
86%

Italy 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

IT
$4,993
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
LC
6.5

Italy 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
LC
1.7t

Italy 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

IT
31.5
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.6%
LC
14.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IT
7.6%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
LC
$22,700

Italy 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

IT
82.6 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
LC
12.0

Italy 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.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Castries
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
View all months
Month Rome Castries
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Italy 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?

Italy 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 0.6 in Italy. About 86% of people in Saint Lucia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Italy?

Italy 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 42.5 in Italy. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT LC
Population 61,095,551 167,122
Currency Euro (€) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Catalan, Italian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +39 +1758
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112