Moving to Rwanda from Saint Lucia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Lucia to Rwanda — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Saint Lucia to Rwanda. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Saint Lucia and Rwanda stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Rwanda 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 generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in healthcare spending per person.
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 Rwanda leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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 performs better than Rwanda across all infrastructure metrics.
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 performs better than Rwanda 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
Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Rwanda leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), 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 | Kigali |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) |
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| Month | Castries | Kigali |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) |
| Feb | — | 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) |
| Mar | — | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) |
| Apr | — | 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) |
| May | — | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | — | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | — | 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) |
| Aug | — | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) |
| Sep | — | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) |
| Oct | — | 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) |
| Nov | — | 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) |
| Dec | — | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) |
Data:
Saint Lucia Meteorological Services,
Rwanda Meteorology Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia and Rwanda. To live, work, or study long-term in Rwanda, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Rwanda's immigration authority.
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Rwanda
Visa Free
Rwanda passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
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 Rwanda?
With 0.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Rwanda 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 Rwanda.
Is Rwanda safe for expats?
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Rwanda leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Rwanda is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.0 in Saint Lucia.
How is healthcare in Rwanda compared to Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Rwanda, compared to 42.3 in Saint Lucia. Rwanda scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).
What's the weather like in Rwanda compared to Saint Lucia?
The average high temperature in Kigali is 80°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Kigali receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year.
What language do they speak in Rwanda?
The official languages in Rwanda are English, French and Kinyarwanda. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.
