Moving to Puerto Rico from Saint Lucia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saint Lucia to Puerto Rico? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Saint Lucia to Puerto Rico. 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 Puerto Rico compared to Saint Lucia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Puerto Rico leads in homicide rate.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saint Lucia performs better than Puerto Rico 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
Saint Lucia generally does better on infrastructure, though Puerto Rico leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Puerto Rico 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
Puerto Rico generally does better on family life, though Saint Lucia leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia and Puerto Rico. To live, work, or study long-term in Puerto Rico, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Puerto Rico's immigration authority.
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Puerto Rico
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?
Connectivity is usually fine (Puerto Rico: 21.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Puerto Rico offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Puerto Rico safe for expats?
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Puerto Rico leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Puerto Rico is 14.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.
What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?
The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.
