Moving to Indonesia from Saint Lucia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saint Lucia to Indonesia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Saint Lucia to Indonesia, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Indonesia compared to Saint Lucia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Indonesia 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
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia 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 Indonesia 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 Indonesia leads in internet access.
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
Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Lucia leads in gdp per capita.
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 generally does better on family life, though Indonesia leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2018–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Castries | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
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| Month | Castries | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) |
| Feb | — | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) |
| Mar | — | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) |
| Apr | — | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) |
| May | — | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | — | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | — | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) |
| Aug | — | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | — | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | — | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | — | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | — | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
Data:
Saint Lucia Meteorological Services,
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia and Indonesia. To live, work, or study long-term in Indonesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Indonesia's immigration authority.
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Indonesia passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Indonesia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Indonesia: 4.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Indonesia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Indonesia safe for expats?
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.0 in Saint Lucia. About 63% of people in Indonesia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Saint Lucia?
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 42.3 in Saint Lucia. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).
What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to Saint Lucia?
The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.
