Moving to Bahrain from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
BH
0.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
BH
8.1

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
BH
$2,555
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
BH
8.4

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain 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
BH
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
BH
23.9t

Saint Lucia performs better than Bahrain 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

LC
10.8
BH
18.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
BH
133.7%

Bahrain generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
BH
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
BH
$57,600

Bahrain 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
BH
79.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
BH
10.2

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

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

Avg. annual high / low

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Manama
Jan–Mar 71°/60°F (22°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 92°/78°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 99°/86°F (37°/30°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
View all months
Month Castries Manama
Jan 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C)
Feb 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C)
Mar 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C)
Apr 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C)
May 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C)
Jun 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C)
Jul 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C)
Aug 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C)
Sep 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C)
Dec 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Bahrain

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Saint Lucia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahrain.
Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bahrain?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bahrain: 18.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahrain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bahrain safe for expats?

Bahrain performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahrain is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Bahrain compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 8.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahrain, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Bahrain scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Manama is 86°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Manama receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Bahrain?

The official language in Bahrain is Arabic. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC BH
Population 167,122 1,540,558
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +973
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999