Moving to Saint Lucia from Jamaica
What to Expect
Considering a move from Jamaica to Saint Lucia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Jamaica to Saint Lucia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Jamaica to Saint Lucia.
Who's moving to Saint Lucia?
Top countries of origin for Saint Lucia's foreign-born residents.
- 2,111
- 851
- 759
- 504
- 403
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6.373
Jamaica
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Saint Lucia compared to Jamaica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Jamaica across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Jamaica across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Jamaica performs better than Saint Lucia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Jamaica generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Lucia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Jamaica generally does better on family life, though Saint Lucia leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kingston | Castries |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/70°F (30°/21°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | — |
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| Month | Kingston | Castries |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/70°F (30.3°/21.1°C) | — |
| Feb | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.0°C) | — |
| Mar | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.6°C) | — |
| Apr | 88°/73°F (31.1°/22.6°C) | — |
| May | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.6°C) | — |
| Jun | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.2°C) | — |
| Jul | 91°/76°F (32.8°/24.3°C) | — |
| Aug | 91°/76°F (32.7°/24.2°C) | — |
| Sep | 90°/75°F (32.1°/24.0°C) | — |
| Oct | 89°/74°F (31.7°/23.4°C) | — |
| Nov | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.8°C) | — |
| Dec | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.8°C) | — |
Data:
Meteorological Service, Jamaica,
Saint Lucia Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jamaica 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.
Jamaica passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Jamaica
Visa FreeData: 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?
Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Jamaica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 53.3 in Jamaica. About 86% of people in Saint Lucia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Jamaica?
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 5.5 in Jamaica. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jamaica: 74).
What's the weather like in Saint Lucia compared to Jamaica?
The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 89°F in Kingston. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Kingston gets 32.0 in.
What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?
The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Jamaica, the official languages are English and Jamaican Patois.
