Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Lucia to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
BA
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
BA
13.7

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
BA
$1,989
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
BA
23.2

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
BA
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
BA
6.4t

Saint Lucia performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
BA
27.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
BA
2.0%

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
BA
$19,900

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
BA
5.2

Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in infant mortality.

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

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Sarajevo
Jan–Mar 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/56°F (26°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/37°F (11°/3°C)
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Month Castries Sarajevo
Jan 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C)
Feb 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C)
Mar 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C)
Apr 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C)
May 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C)
Jun 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C)
Jul 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C)
Aug 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C)
Sep 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C)
Oct 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C)
Nov 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C)
Dec 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 27.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bosnia and Herzegovina offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Sarajevo is 62°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Sarajevo receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC BA
Population 167,122 3,816,459
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages English Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112