Moving to New Zealand from Saint Lucia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Lucia to New Zealand — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Saint Lucia to New Zealand.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Saint Lucia to New Zealand, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to New Zealand?
Top countries of origin for New Zealand's foreign-born residents.
- 286,746
- 144,207
- 122,506
- 85,289
- 73,846
- 70,412
Key Indicator Comparison
How Saint Lucia and New Zealand stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand performs significantly better than Saint Lucia 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 New Zealand leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saint Lucia generally does better on environment, though New Zealand leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
New Zealand 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
New Zealand performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all employment & economy metrics.
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
New Zealand performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024). 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 | Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) |
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| Month | Castries | Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) |
| Feb | — | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) |
| Mar | — | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) |
| Apr | — | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) |
| May | — | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) |
| Jun | — | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) |
| Jul | — | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | — | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) |
| Sep | — | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) |
| Oct | — | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) |
| Nov | — | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) |
| Dec | — | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) |
Data:
Saint Lucia Meteorological Services,
New Zealand National Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia and New Zealand. To live, work, or study long-term in New Zealand, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check New Zealand's immigration authority.
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting New Zealand
Visa Required
New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
With 38.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, New Zealand 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 New Zealand.
Is New Zealand safe for expats?
New Zealand performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Zealand is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.0 in Saint Lucia.
How is healthcare in New Zealand compared to Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in health coverage index. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in New Zealand, compared to 42.3 in Saint Lucia. New Zealand scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).
What's the weather like in New Zealand compared to Saint Lucia?
The average high temperature in Wellington is 62°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Wellington receives around 37.7 in of rainfall per year.
What language do they speak in New Zealand?
The official languages in New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.
