Moving to Guatemala from Saint Lucia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saint Lucia to Guatemala? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Saint Lucia to Guatemala, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. 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 Guatemala compared to Saint Lucia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Guatemala 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Guatemala generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saint Lucia generally does better on environment, though Guatemala leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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 Guatemala leads in water stress level.
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
Saint Lucia generally does better on employment & economy, though Guatemala leads in unemployment rate.
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
Saint Lucia performs better than Guatemala 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 | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
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| Month | Castries | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | — | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | — | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) |
| Apr | — | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) |
| May | — | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | — | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) |
| Jul | — | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) |
| Aug | — | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) |
| Sep | — | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) |
| Oct | — | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) |
| Nov | — | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) |
| Dec | — | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) |
Data:
Saint Lucia Meteorological Services,
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia and Guatemala. To live, work, or study long-term in Guatemala, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Guatemala's immigration authority.
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Guatemala
Visa Free
Guatemala passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Guatemala?
Connectivity is usually fine (Guatemala: 3.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guatemala offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Guatemala safe for expats?
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Guatemala leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Guatemala is 20.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.
How is healthcare in Guatemala compared to Saint Lucia?
Guatemala generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index. There are 12.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Guatemala, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Guatemala scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).
What's the weather like in Guatemala compared to Saint Lucia?
The average high temperature in Guatemala City is 77°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Guatemala City receives around 46.7 in of rainfall per year.
What language do they speak in Guatemala?
The official language in Guatemala is Spanish. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.
