Moving to Israel from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Lucia to Israel — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Saint Lucia to Israel, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Lucia to Israel.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
IL
1.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LC
86%
IL
80%

Israel 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, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
IL
$4,033
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
IL
37.1

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LC
20.0
IL
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
IL
5.8t

Saint Lucia generally does better on environment, though Israel 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
IL
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
IL
132.0%

Israel 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%
IL
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
IL
$48,300

Israel 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
IL
83.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
IL
3.6

Israel performs significantly better than Saint Lucia 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

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Jerusalem
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C)
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Month Castries Jerusalem
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Israel

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Saint Lucia passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Israel.
Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Israel 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 Israel?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Israel has 29.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Israel safe for expats?

Israel generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia. About 80% of people in Israel feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Israel compared to Saint Lucia?

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Israel?

The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC IL
Population 167,122 8,914,885
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Israeli New Sheqel (₪)
Languages English Arabic, Hebrew
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +972
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100