Moving to Ireland from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Saint Lucia to Ireland.

Living there in 2020
6 ↓ 14% vs 2015

people born in Saint Lucia live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
IE
0.9
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LC
86%
IE
75%

Ireland generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in feel safe walking at night.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
IE
40.6

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland 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
IE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
IE
6.0t

Saint Lucia generally does better on environment, though Ireland leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LC
10.8
IE
32.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
IE
22.2%

Ireland 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%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
IE
$115,600

Ireland 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
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
IE
3.5

Ireland generally does better on family life, though Saint Lucia leads in education spending.

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

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Dublin
Jan–Mar 49°/37°F (10°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 59°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/41°F (11°/5°C)
View all months
Month Castries Dublin
Jan 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C)
Feb 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C)
Mar 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C)
Apr 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C)
May 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C)
Jun 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C)
Jul 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C)
Aug 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C)
Sep 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C)
Oct 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C)
Nov 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C)
Dec 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Ireland

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

Ireland passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Ireland 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 Ireland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Ireland: 32.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ireland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia. About 75% of people in Ireland feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC IE
Population 167,122 5,275,004
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English English, Irish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1758 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112