Moving to Germany from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Lucia to Germany, and you’d need to navigate life in 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 Germany.

Moved in 2022
8 ↑ 300% vs 2021

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

Who's moving to Germany?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
DE
0.8
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LC
86%
DE
72%

Germany 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, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
DE
$8,826
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
DE
45.2

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
DE
6.9t

Saint Lucia generally does better on environment, though Germany 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
DE
45.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
DE
35.4%

Germany 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%
DE
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
DE
$61,900

Germany 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
DE
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
DE
3.2

Germany 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

Berlin Rain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
56° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Berlin
Jan–Mar 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/47°F (18°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/55°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
View all months
Month Castries Berlin
Jan 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C)
Mar 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C)
May 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C)
Jun 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C)
Jul 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C)
Oct 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C)
Dec 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Deutscher Wetterdienst Deutscher Wetterdienst

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Germany

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

Germany passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Germany 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 Germany?

Connectivity is usually fine (Germany: 45.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Germany offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Germany safe for expats?

Germany generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Germany is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia. About 72% of people in Germany feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Germany compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 45.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Germany, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Germany scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Berlin is 56°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Berlin receives around 22.5 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Germany?

The official language in Germany is German. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC DE
Population 167,122 84,316,622
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +49
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112