Moving to Saudi Arabia from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Lucia to Saudi Arabia, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. 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 Saudi Arabia compared to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
SA
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
SA
18.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
SA
$3,475
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
SA
30.8

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia 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
SA
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
SA
18.5t

Saint Lucia performs better than Saudi Arabia 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
SA
37.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
SA
974.2%

Saudi Arabia generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
SA
4.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
SA
$49,600

Saudi Arabia 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
SA
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
SA
12.3

Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Saudi Arabia leads in education spending.

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

Riyadh Rain: 4.4 in/yr (111 mm)
92° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Riyadh
Jan–Mar 75°/50°F (24°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 101°/72°F (38°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 109°/77°F (43°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/56°F (29°/13°C)
View all months
Month Castries Riyadh
Jan 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C)
Feb 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C)
Mar 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C)
Apr 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C)
May 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C)
Jun 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C)
Jul 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C)
Aug 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C)
Sep 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C)
Oct 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C)
Nov 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C)
Dec 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, National Center for Meteorology National Center for Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia

Visa Required
Saint Lucia passport holders need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia passport

Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Required
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saudi Arabia: 37.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saudi Arabia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saudi Arabia safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Saudi Arabia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saudi Arabia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Saudi Arabia compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 30.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Saudi Arabia, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Saudi Arabia scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Riyadh is 92°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Riyadh receives around 4.4 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Saudi Arabia?

The official language in Saudi Arabia is Arabic. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC SA
Population 167,122 35,354,380
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +966
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911