Moving to Indonesia from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saint Lucia to Indonesia? Here's how the two countries 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?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
ID
0.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LC
86%
ID
63%

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
ID
$417
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
ID
6.9

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LC
20.0
ID
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
ID
2.9t

Saint Lucia performs better than Indonesia 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
ID
4.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
ID
29.7%

Saint Lucia performs better than Indonesia 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%
ID
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
ID
$14,100

Saint Lucia generally does better on employment & economy, though Indonesia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
ID
73.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
ID
19.7

Saint Lucia performs better than Indonesia 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

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

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 Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) 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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Indonesia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Saint Lucia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Indonesia.
Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Required
Indonesia passport holders need a visa to enter Saint Lucia.

Data: 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 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 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 health coverage index. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 6.5 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.

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At a Glance

LC ID
Population 167,122 277,329,163
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Languages English Indonesian
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1758 +62
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 112