Moving to Austria from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Lucia to Austria, and you’d need to navigate life in German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Saint Lucia to Austria, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
1 ↓ 50% vs 2022

people moved from Saint Lucia to Austria · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Austria?

Top countries of origin for Austria's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
AT
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
AT
4.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
AT
$8,250
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
AT
55.1

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

LC
20.0
AT
17.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
AT
6.3t

Saint Lucia generally does better on environment, though Austria 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

LC
10.8
AT
29.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
AT
8.7%

Austria 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%
AT
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
AT
$64,600

Austria performs significantly 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

LC
79.0 yrs
AT
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
AT
3.2

Austria performs significantly 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Vienna
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C)
View all months
Month Castries Vienna
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Austria

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

Austria passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Austria passport holders can enter Saint Lucia 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 Austria?

With 29.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Austria can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Saint Lucia and Austria.

Is Austria safe for expats?

Austria performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Austria?

The official language in Austria is German. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC AT
Population 167,122 8,913,088
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112