Moving to Jamaica from Saint Lucia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Lucia to Jamaica — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Saint Lucia to Jamaica.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Saint Lucia to Jamaica, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Jamaica?
Top countries of origin for Jamaica's foreign-born residents.
- 6,349
- 4,832
- 2,343
- 1,825
- 1,338
- 1,148
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9.334
Saint Lucia
Key Indicator Comparison
How Saint Lucia and Jamaica stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Lucia performs better than Jamaica across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saint Lucia performs better than Jamaica across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Jamaica performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Jamaica generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Lucia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Jamaica generally does better on family life, though Saint Lucia leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Castries | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 87°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
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| Month | Castries | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 87°/70°F (30.3°/21.1°C) |
| Feb | — | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.0°C) |
| Mar | — | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.6°C) |
| Apr | — | 88°/73°F (31.1°/22.6°C) |
| May | — | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.6°C) |
| Jun | — | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.2°C) |
| Jul | — | 91°/76°F (32.8°/24.3°C) |
| Aug | — | 91°/76°F (32.7°/24.2°C) |
| Sep | — | 90°/75°F (32.1°/24.0°C) |
| Oct | — | 89°/74°F (31.7°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | — | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | — | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.8°C) |
Data:
Saint Lucia Meteorological Services,
Meteorological Service, Jamaica
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia and Jamaica. To live, work, or study long-term in Jamaica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Jamaica's immigration authority.
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Jamaica
Visa Free
Jamaica passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Jamaica?
With 15.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Jamaica can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Saint Lucia and Jamaica.
Is Jamaica safe for expats?
Saint Lucia performs better than Jamaica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jamaica is 53.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia. About 70% of people in Jamaica feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Jamaica compared to Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Jamaica, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Jamaica scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).
What's the weather like in Jamaica compared to Saint Lucia?
The average high temperature in Kingston is 89°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Kingston receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year.
What language do they speak in Jamaica?
The official languages in Jamaica are English and Jamaican Patois. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.
