Moving to Greece from Saint Lucia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Lucia to Greece — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Saint Lucia to Greece, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek. 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 Greece.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Greece performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saint Lucia performs better than Greece across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Saint Lucia generally does better on infrastructure, though Greece leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Greece performs significantly better than Saint Lucia 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
Greece 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Castries | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) |
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| Month | Castries | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) |
| Feb | — | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) |
| Mar | — | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | — | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) |
| May | — | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) |
| Jun | — | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | — | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) |
| Aug | — | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) |
| Sep | — | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) |
| Oct | — | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) |
| Nov | — | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | — | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) |
Data:
Saint Lucia Meteorological Services,
Hellenic National Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia and Greece. To live, work, or study long-term in Greece, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Greece's immigration authority.
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Greece
Visa Free
Greece 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 Greece?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Greece has 43.0 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 Greece safe for expats?
Greece performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.
How is healthcare in Greece compared to Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).
What's the weather like in Greece compared to Saint Lucia?
The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year.
What language do they speak in Greece?
The official language in Greece is Greek. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.
