Moving to Kuwait from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
KW
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
KW
9.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
KW
22.9

Kuwait 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
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
KW
23.7t

Saint Lucia performs better than Kuwait across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LC
10.8
KW
1.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
KW
3850.5%

Saint Lucia generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
KW
2.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
KW
$50,800

Kuwait 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
KW
79.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
KW
7.4

Kuwait 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

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Kuwait City
Jan–Mar 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
View all months
Month Castries Kuwait City
Jan 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Kuwait

Visa Required
Saint Lucia passport holders need a visa to enter Kuwait.
Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Kuwait 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 Kuwait?

Connectivity is usually fine (Kuwait: 1.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kuwait offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Kuwait safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Kuwait leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Saint Lucia?

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC KW
Population 167,122 3,068,155
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112