Moving to Saint Lucia from Mauritania

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Mauritania to Saint Lucia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Mauritania 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mauritania to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MR
1.0
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
LC
8.9

Mauritania generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MR
$302
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.4
LC
6.5

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MR
62.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
LC
1.7t

Mauritania generally does better on environment, though Saint Lucia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MR
0.3
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
LC
14.3%

Saint Lucia generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritania leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MR
10.5%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$6,300
LC
$22,700

Saint Lucia generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritania leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MR
65.2 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
51.0
LC
12.0

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritania 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.

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa on Arrival
Mauritania passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Saint Lucia.
Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

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?

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?

Mauritania generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Mauritania.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Mauritania?

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 2.4 in Mauritania. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Mauritania, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

MR LC
Population 4,161,925 167,122
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +222 +1758
Time zones 1 1