Moving to Dominica from Saint Lucia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Lucia to Dominica — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Saint Lucia to Dominica.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Saint Lucia to Dominica, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Dominica?
Top countries of origin for Dominica's foreign-born residents.
- 2,537
- 647
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6.286
Saint Lucia
Key Indicator Comparison
How Saint Lucia and Dominica stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
Dominica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Dominica performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Dominica performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Saint Lucia performs better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Dominica generally does better on family life, though Saint Lucia leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Castries | Roseau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) |
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| Month | Castries | Roseau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) |
| Feb | — | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) |
| Mar | — | 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) |
| Apr | — | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) |
| May | — | 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) |
| Jun | — | 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) |
| Jul | — | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) |
| Aug | — | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) |
| Sep | — | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) |
| Oct | — | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) |
| Nov | — | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | — | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) |
Saint Lucia Meteorological ServicesVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Dominica
Visa Free
Dominica passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Dominica?
With 19.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Dominica 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 Dominica.
Is Dominica safe for expats?
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.
How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Saint Lucia?
Dominica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).
What's the weather like in Dominica compared to Saint Lucia?
The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year.
What language do they speak in Dominica?
Both Saint Lucia and Dominica share the same official language: English.
