Moving to Hungary from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

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

Moved in 2023
12 ↑ 500% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Hungary?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
HU
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
HU
7.4

Hungary performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
HU
$2,875
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
HU
33.0

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary 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
HU
42.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
HU
4.5t

Saint Lucia performs better than Hungary 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
HU
35.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
HU
8.1%

Hungary performs significantly better than Saint Lucia 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%
HU
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
HU
$40,600

Hungary 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
HU
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
HU
4.6

Hungary 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.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Budapest Rain: 21.0 in/yr (534 mm)
60° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Budapest
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 49°/37°F (9°/3°C)
View all months
Month Castries Budapest
Jan 37°/27°F (2.6°/-3.0°C)
Feb 41°/29°F (5.1°/-1.8°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.0°C)
Apr 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.8°C)
May 72°/53°F (22.4°/11.5°C)
Jun 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.4°C)
Jul 82°/62°F (27.9°/16.4°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.4°/16.0°C)
Sep 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.8°C)
Oct 61°/45°F (16.1°/7.0°C)
Nov 47°/36°F (8.5°/2.3°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.7°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Hungarian Meteorological Service Hungarian Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Hungary

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

Hungary passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Hungary 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 Hungary?

Connectivity is usually fine (Hungary: 35.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Hungary offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Hungary safe for expats?

Hungary performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hungary is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Hungary compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Hungary, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Hungary scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Budapest is 60°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Budapest receives around 21.0 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Hungary?

The official language in Hungary is Hungarian. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC HU
Population 167,122 9,699,577
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Languages English Hungarian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +36
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112