Moving to Saint Lucia from Romania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Romania 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RO
1.3
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RO
9.6
LC
8.9

Romania 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

RO
$2,614
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RO
34.7
LC
6.5

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

RO
46.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RO
3.7t
LC
1.7t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

RO
32.4
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RO
7.4%
LC
14.3%

Romania performs better than Saint Lucia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RO
5.6%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RO
$40,500
LC
$22,700

Romania performs better than Saint Lucia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RO
75.8 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RO
5.8
LC
12.0

Romania generally does better on family life, though Saint Lucia leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bucharest Rain: 23.4 in/yr (594 mm)
63° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bucharest Castries
Jan–Mar 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/49°F (23°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/34°F (10°/1°C)
View all months
Month Bucharest Castries
Jan 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C)
Feb 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C)
Mar 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C)
Apr 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C)
May 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C)
Jun 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C)
Jul 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C)
Aug 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C)
Sep 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C)
Oct 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C)
Nov 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C)
Dec 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C)

Data: National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Romania 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.

Romania passport

Romania passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Romania

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Romania 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?

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?

Romania 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 1.3 in Romania.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Romania?

Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 34.7 in Romania. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Romania: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 63°F in Bucharest. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Bucharest gets 23.4 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Romania, the official language is Romanian.

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At a Glance

RO LC
Population 18,519,899 167,122
Currency Romanian Leu (RON) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Romanian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +40 +1758
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112