Moving to North Korea from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Lucia to North Korea, and you’d need to navigate life in Korean. 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 North Korea compared to Saint Lucia.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
KP
36.7
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

LC
77
KP
68

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though North Korea 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
KP
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
KP
2.5t

Saint Lucia performs better than North Korea across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
KP
27.7%

Saint Lucia performs better than North Korea 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%
KP
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
KP
$1,700

Saint Lucia generally does better on employment & economy, though North Korea 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
KP
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
KP
22.2

Saint Lucia performs better than North Korea 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

P'yongyang Rain: 37.0 in/yr (940 mm)
60° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries P'yongyang
Jan–Mar 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/31°F (10°/0°C)
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Month Castries P'yongyang
Jan 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C)
Feb 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C)
Mar 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C)
Apr 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C)
May 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C)
Jun 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C)
Jul 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C)
Aug 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C)
Sep 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C)
Oct 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C)
Nov 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C)
Dec 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting North Korea

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

North Korea passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Required
North Korea passport holders need a visa to enter 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 North Korea?

From major North Korea cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Saint Lucia and North Korea are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in North Korea compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though North Korea leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.7 doctors per 10,000 people in North Korea, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. North Korea scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in P'yongyang is 60°F, compared to None°F in Castries. P'yongyang receives around 37.0 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in North Korea?

The official language in North Korea is Korean. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC KP
Population 167,122 25,955,138
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) North Korean Won (KPW)
Languages English Korean
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +850
Time zones 1 1