Moving to Anguilla from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saint Lucia to Anguilla? 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 Anguilla compared to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
AI
28.3

Anguilla performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LC
10.8
AI
32.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LC
78.0%
AI
81.6%

Anguilla performs significantly 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

LC
11.1%
AI
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
AI
$12,200

Anguilla 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

LC
79.0 yrs
AI
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
AI
3.1

Anguilla performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia and Anguilla. To live, work, or study long-term in Anguilla, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Anguilla's immigration authority.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Anguilla

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Anguilla 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 Anguilla?

Connectivity is usually fine (Anguilla: 32.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Anguilla offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Anguilla safe for expats?

Anguilla performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Anguilla is 28.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

What language do they speak in Anguilla?

Both Saint Lucia and Anguilla share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

LC AI
Population 167,122 18,741
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1758 +1264
Time zones 1 1