Moving to Saudi Arabia from Saint Lucia
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?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saint Lucia performs better than Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024). 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 | 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) |
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| 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,
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 holder visiting Saudi Arabia
Visa Required
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Saudi Arabia: 44.1 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 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.0 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 suicide rate. There are 34.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Saudi Arabia, compared to 42.3 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.
