Moving to Saint Lucia from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
LC
36.7
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

PY
43%
LC
86%

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
LC
6.5

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

PY
25.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
LC
1.7t

Paraguay 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

PY
10.9
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
LC
14.3%

Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
LC
$22,700

Paraguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Lucia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PY
78.4 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
LC
12.0

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Paraguay 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.

Asuncion Rain: 55.2 in/yr (1401 mm)
83° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Castries
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Asuncion Castries
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay 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.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

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 10.8 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 Paraguay and Saint Lucia.

Is Saint Lucia safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay. About 86% of people in Saint Lucia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Paraguay?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY LC
Population 7,356,409 167,122
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +595 +1758
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911