Moving to Saint Lucia from Mexico

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mexico to Saint Lucia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Mexico 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?

Real numbers on people moving from Mexico to Saint Lucia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
16 ↓ 11% vs 2015

people born in Mexico 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

How Mexico and Saint Lucia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MX
24.9
LC
39.0
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

MX
39%
LC
86%

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MX
$1,368
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MX
25.9
LC
42.3

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Mexico across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MX
30.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MX
3.6t
LC
1.7t

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Mexico across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MX
21.7
LC
13.6
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MX
45.0%
LC
14.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MX
2.7%
LC
9.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MX
$13,889
LC
$14,746

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MX
75.3 yrs
LC
72.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MX
12.1
LC
15.8

Mexico performs better than Saint Lucia across all family life metrics.

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Mexico City Castries
Jan–Mar 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) —
Apr–Jun 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) —
Jul–Sep 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) —
Oct–Dec 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) —
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Month Mexico City Castries
Jan 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) —
Feb 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) —
Mar 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) —
Apr 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) —
May 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) —
Jun 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) —
Jul 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) —
Aug 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) —
Sep 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) —
Oct 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) —
Nov 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) —
Dec 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) —

Data: Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico 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.

Mexico passport

Mexico passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Mexico

Visa Required
Saint Lucia passport holders need a visa to enter Mexico.

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?

With 13.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saint Lucia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Mexico and Saint Lucia.

Is Saint Lucia safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 39.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 24.9 in Mexico. About 86% of people in Saint Lucia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Mexico?

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Mexico across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 42.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 25.9 in Mexico. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Mexico, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

MX LC
Population 131,946,900 180,149
Currency Mexican Peso (MX$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +52 +1758
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 911 —