Moving to Sweden from Saint Lucia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Lucia to Sweden — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Saint Lucia to Sweden, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Saint Lucia to Sweden, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Saint Lucia and Sweden stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Sweden generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in feel safe walking at night.
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
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia 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 Sweden leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Sweden performs significantly better than Saint Lucia 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
Sweden 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
Sweden performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2018–2022), 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 | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) |
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| Month | Castries | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) |
| Feb | — | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) |
| Mar | — | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | — | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) |
| May | — | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | — | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | — | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) |
| Aug | — | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | — | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) |
| Oct | — | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) |
| Nov | — | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) |
| Dec | — | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) |
Data:
Saint Lucia Meteorological Services,
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia and Sweden. To live, work, or study long-term in Sweden, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sweden's immigration authority.
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Sweden
Visa Free
Sweden passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Sweden?
With 40.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Sweden 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 Sweden.
Is Sweden safe for expats?
Sweden generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.0 in Saint Lucia. About 73% of people in Sweden feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Saint Lucia?
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 42.3 in Saint Lucia. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).
What's the weather like in Sweden compared to Saint Lucia?
The average high temperature in Stockholm is 52°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Stockholm receives around 21.5 in of rainfall per year.
What language do they speak in Sweden?
The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.
