Moving to Iran from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Lucia to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi). 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 Iran compared to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
IR
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
IR
20.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
IR
$1,064
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
IR
15.1

Iran 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
IR
51.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
IR
9.1t

Saint Lucia performs better than Iran 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
IR
12.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
IR
81.3%

Iran generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
IR
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
IR
$16,200

Iran generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Lucia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
IR
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
IR
14.8

Saint Lucia performs better than Iran 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

Tehran Rain: 9.1 in/yr (230 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Tehran
Jan–Mar 52°/35°F (11°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/72°F (35°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
View all months
Month Castries Tehran
Jan 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C)
Feb 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C)
Apr 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C)
May 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C)
Jun 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C)
Jul 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C)
Aug 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C)
Sep 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C)
Oct 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C)
Dec 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Iran

Visa on Arrival
Saint Lucia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran.
Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Required
Iran 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 Iran?

Connectivity is usually fine (Iran: 12.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Iran offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Iran safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Iran leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Iran is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Iran compared to Saint Lucia?

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Iran?

The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC IR
Population 167,122 86,758,304
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Iranian Rial (IRR)
Languages English Persian (Farsi)
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +98
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115