Moving to Saint Lucia from Malta
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Malta to Saint Lucia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Malta to Saint Lucia.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malta to Saint Lucia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs better than Saint Lucia 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
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia 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 Malta 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
Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in water stress level.
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
Malta performs better than Saint Lucia across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Malta 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Valletta | Castries |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) | — |
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| Month | Valletta | Castries |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) | — |
| Feb | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) | — |
| Mar | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) | — |
| Apr | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) | — |
| May | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) | — |
| Jun | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) | — |
| Jul | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) | — |
| Aug | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) | — |
| Sep | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) | — |
| Oct | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) | — |
| Nov | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) | — |
| Dec | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) | — |
Data:
Meteorological Office,
Saint Lucia Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta 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.
Malta passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Malta
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?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Lucia has 10.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Saint Lucia safe for expats?
Malta performs better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.
How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Malta?
Malta 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 42.8 in Malta. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).
What's the weather like in Saint Lucia compared to Malta?
The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.
What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?
The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.
