Moving to Kenya from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Lucia to Kenya.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
KE
4.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
KE
28.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
KE
$274
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
KE
1.0

Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia 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
KE
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
KE
0.4t

Saint Lucia generally does better on environment, though Kenya leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LC
10.8
KE
1.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
KE
33.2%

Saint Lucia performs better than Kenya across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
KE
5.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
KE
$5,700

Saint Lucia generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
KE
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
KE
27.9

Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Kenya 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

Nairobi Rain: 40.3 in/yr (1024 mm)
74° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Nairobi
Jan–Mar 77°/54°F (25°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/50°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 75°/55°F (24°/13°C)
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Month Castries Nairobi
Jan 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C)
Feb 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C)
Mar 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C)
Apr 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C)
May 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C)
Jun 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Jul 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C)
Aug 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C)
Sep 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C)
Oct 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C)
Nov 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C)
Dec 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Kenya Meteorological Department Kenya Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Kenya

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

Kenya passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa on Arrival
Kenya passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in 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 Kenya?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Kenya has 1.9 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 Kenya safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Kenya leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Kenya is 4.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Kenya compared to Saint Lucia?

Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Kenya, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Kenya scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Nairobi is 74°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Nairobi receives around 40.3 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Kenya?

The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC KE
Population 167,122 55,864,655
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Languages English English, Swahili
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1758 +254
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999