Moving to Saint Lucia from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Lucia compared to Mozambique.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
3.6
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
LC
8.9

Mozambique 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

MZ
$143
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
LC
6.5

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique 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

MZ
64.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
LC
1.7t

Mozambique 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

MZ
0.2
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
LC
14.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MZ
3.5%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
LC
$22,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MZ
57.1 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
LC
12.0

Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Mozambique leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Maputo Rain: 32.0 in/yr (814 mm)
81° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Castries
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Maputo Castries
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mozambique 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.

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

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?

Mozambique 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 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Mozambique?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ LC
Population 31,693,239 167,122
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +258 +1758
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119