Moving to Saint Lucia from Philippines

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Philippines to Saint Lucia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Philippines to Saint Lucia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
21 ↓ 9% vs 2015

people born in Philippines 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PH
4.3
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PH
9.7
LC
8.9

Philippines 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

PH
$560
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PH
7.9
LC
6.5

Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PH
92.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PH
1.5t
LC
1.7t

Philippines 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

PH
7.6
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PH
27.2%
LC
14.3%

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Philippines across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PH
2.2%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PH
$9,700
LC
$22,700

Philippines 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

PH
70.1 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PH
22.2
LC
12.0

Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Philippines 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.

Manila Rain: 86.7 in/yr (2201 mm)
88° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manila Castries
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/79°F (33°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/77°F (30°/25°C)
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Month Manila Castries
Jan 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C)
Apr 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C)
May 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C)
Jul 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C)
Aug 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C)
Sep 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C)
Oct 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C)
Nov 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C)

Data: Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines 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.

Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Philippines

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

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?

Philippines 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 4.3 in Philippines.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Philippines?

Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 7.9 in Philippines. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.

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At a Glance

PH LC
Population 114,597,229 167,122
Currency Philippine Peso (₱) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Filipino English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +63 +1758
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911