Moving to Egypt from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Lucia to Egypt — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Saint Lucia to Egypt, 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Lucia to Egypt.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
EG
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
EG
9.4

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Egypt leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
EG
$905
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
EG
6.8

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LC
20.0
EG
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
EG
2.5t

Saint Lucia performs better than Egypt 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
EG
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
EG
141.2%

Saint Lucia performs better than Egypt 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%
EG
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
EG
$17,000

Saint Lucia generally does better on employment & economy, though Egypt leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
EG
74.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
EG
17.7

Saint Lucia performs better than Egypt 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

Cairo Rain: 1.0 in/yr (25 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Cairo
Jan–Mar 70°/51°F (21°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/65°F (32°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 77°/59°F (25°/15°C)
View all months
Month Castries Cairo
Jan 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C)
Feb 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C)
Mar 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C)
Apr 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C)
Jun 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C)
Aug 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C)
Sep 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C)
Oct 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Nov 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C)
Dec 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Egypt

Visa on Arrival
Saint Lucia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt.
Egypt passport

Egypt passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Required
Egypt 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 Egypt?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Egypt has 10.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Egypt safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Egypt leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Egypt is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Egypt compared to Saint Lucia?

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index. There are 6.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Egypt, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Egypt scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Cairo is 82°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Cairo receives around 1.0 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Egypt?

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

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At a Glance

LC EG
Population 167,122 107,770,524
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +20
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 122