Moving to Mexico from Saint Lucia
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.
people moved from Saint Lucia to Mexico · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mexico compared to Saint Lucia.
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 generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in homicide rate.
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 performs better than Mexico across all health & wellbeing metrics.
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 Mexico 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
Mexico generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in water stress level.
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
Saint Lucia generally does better on employment & economy, though Mexico leads in unemployment rate.
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
Mexico performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2018–2022), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
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,
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 holder visiting Mexico
Visa Required
Mexico 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 Mexico?
Connectivity is usually fine (Mexico: 21.7 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 24.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.0 in Saint Lucia. About 39% of people in Mexico feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia performs better than Mexico across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 25.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 42.3 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.
