Moving to Belgium from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Saint Lucia to Belgium.

Moved in 2022
1

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

Who's moving to Belgium?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
BE
1.1
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LC
86%
BE
62%

Belgium generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in feel safe walking at night.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
BE
63.9

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium 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
BE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
BE
7.3t

Saint Lucia generally does better on environment, though Belgium 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
BE
43.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
BE
51.9%

Belgium 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%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
BE
$63,600

Belgium 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
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
BE
3.2

Belgium 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

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Brussels
Jan–Mar 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/47°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/54°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
View all months
Month Castries Brussels
Jan 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)
Feb 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)
Mar 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)
Apr 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)
Jun 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)
Jul 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)
Aug 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)
Oct 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)
Nov 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)
Dec 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Belgium

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

Belgium passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Belgium 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 Belgium?

Connectivity is usually fine (Belgium: 43.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belgium offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Belgium safe for expats?

Belgium generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia. About 62% of people in Belgium feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC BE
Population 167,122 11,847,338
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English Dutch, French, German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112