Moving to Mexico from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Saint Lucia to Mexico.

Moved in 2023
2 ↑ 100% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Mexico?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
MX
26.1
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LC
86%
MX
38%

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
MX
$1,368
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
MX
25.6

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico 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
MX
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
MX
3.6t

Saint Lucia performs better than Mexico 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
MX
20.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
MX
45.0%

Saint Lucia generally does better on infrastructure, though Mexico 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%
MX
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
MX
$22,400

Saint Lucia generally does better on employment & economy, though Mexico 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
MX
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
MX
11.9

Mexico 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.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Mexico City
Jan–Mar 74°/45°F (23°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/47°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Castries Mexico City
Jan 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C)
Feb 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C)
Mar 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C)
Apr 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C)
May 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C)
Jun 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C)
Jul 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C)
Aug 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C)
Sep 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C)
Dec 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Mexico

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

Mexico passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Mexico 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 Mexico?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mexico: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mexico offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mexico safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Mexico is 26.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia. About 38% of people in Mexico feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 25.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Mexico?

The official language in Mexico is Spanish. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC MX
Population 167,122 129,150,971
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Mexican Peso (MX$)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +52
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 911