Moving to Saint Lucia from New Zealand
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from New Zealand to Saint Lucia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from New Zealand to Saint Lucia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from New Zealand to Saint Lucia, based on official data.
Who's moving to Saint Lucia?
Top countries of origin for Saint Lucia's foreign-born residents.
- 2,111
- 851
- 759
- 504
- 403
- 373
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New Zealand to Saint Lucia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand 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
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
New Zealand generally does better on environment, though Saint Lucia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
New Zealand 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
New Zealand 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
New Zealand 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 | Wellington | Castries |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) | — |
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| Month | Wellington | Castries |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) | — |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) | — |
| Mar | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) | — |
| Apr | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) | — |
| May | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) | — |
| Jun | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) | — |
| Jul | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) | — |
| Aug | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) | — |
| Sep | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) | — |
| Oct | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) | — |
| Nov | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) | — |
| Dec | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) | — |
Data:
New Zealand National Meteorological Service,
Saint Lucia Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting New Zealand
Visa RequiredData: 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?
New Zealand performs better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in New Zealand.
How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to New Zealand?
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 35.7 in New Zealand. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What's the weather like in Saint Lucia compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 62°F in Wellington. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Wellington gets 37.7 in.
What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?
The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
