Moving to Italy from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Saint Lucia to Italy, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
2 ↓ 33% vs 2022

people moved from Saint Lucia to Italy · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Italy?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
IT
0.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LC
86%
IT
61%

Italy 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
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
IT
42.5

Italy 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
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
IT
5.1t

Saint Lucia generally does better on environment, though Italy 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
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
IT
29.6%

Saint Lucia generally does better on infrastructure, though Italy leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
IT
$52,700

Italy 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
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
IT
3.2

Italy 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

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Rome
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Castries Rome
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Italy 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 Italy?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Italy has 31.5 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 Italy safe for expats?

Italy generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia. About 61% of people in Italy feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Saint Lucia?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC IT
Population 167,122 61,095,551
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English Catalan, Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112