Moving to Romania from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Lucia to Romania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Saint Lucia to Romania, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
1

people born in Saint Lucia live in Romania · UN DESA

Who's moving to Romania?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Lucia to Romania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
RO
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
RO
9.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
RO
$2,614
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
RO
34.7

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania 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
RO
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
RO
3.7t

Saint Lucia performs better than Romania 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
RO
32.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
RO
7.4%

Romania performs significantly better than Saint Lucia 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%
RO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
RO
$40,500

Romania performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
RO
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
RO
5.8

Romania 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

Bucharest Rain: 23.4 in/yr (594 mm)
63° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Bucharest
Jan–Mar 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/49°F (23°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/34°F (10°/1°C)
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Month Castries Bucharest
Jan 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C)
Feb 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C)
Mar 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C)
Apr 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C)
May 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C)
Jun 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C)
Jul 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C)
Aug 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C)
Sep 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C)
Oct 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C)
Nov 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C)
Dec 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Romania

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Romania without a visa.
Romania passport

Romania passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Romania 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 Romania?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Romania has 32.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Romania safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Romania leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Romania is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Romania compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 34.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Romania, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Bucharest is 63°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Bucharest receives around 23.4 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Romania?

The official language in Romania is Romanian. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC RO
Population 167,122 18,519,899
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Romanian Leu (RON)
Languages English Romanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +40
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112