Moving to Samoa from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LC
39.0
WS
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
WS
9.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
WS
$475
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LC
42.3
WS
5.6

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LC
20.0
WS
34.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
WS
1.6t

Saint Lucia generally does better on environment, though Samoa leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LC
13.6
WS
0.9
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

LC
68.2%
WS
75.3%

Saint Lucia generally does better on infrastructure, though Samoa leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
9.4%
WS
5.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$14,746
WS
$5,873

Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Lucia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LC
72.8 yrs
WS
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
15.8
WS
12.3

Samoa generally does better on family life, though Saint Lucia leads in life expectancy.

Weather in Samoa vs Saint Lucia

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Apia Rain: 116.7 in/yr (2965 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Apia
Jan–Mar — 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun — 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep — 85°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec — 87°/74°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Castries Apia
Jan — 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C)
Feb — 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C)
Mar — 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C)
Apr — 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C)
May — 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Jun — 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C)
Jul — 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C)
Aug — 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Sep — 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C)
Oct — 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C)
Nov — 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Dec — 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Can you move from Saint Lucia to Samoa?

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa on Arrival
Saint Lucia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Samoa.
Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Samoa 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 Samoa?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Samoa has 0.9 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 Samoa safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Samoa leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.0 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Samoa compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Samoa, compared to 42.3 in Saint Lucia. Samoa scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Apia is 86°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Apia receives around 116.7 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Samoa?

The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC WS
Population 180,149 219,306
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages English English, Samoan
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1758 +685
Time zones 1 1