Moving to Tuvalu from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tuvalu compared to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LC
39.0
TV
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
TV
17.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

LC
42.3
TV
13.5

Saint Lucia performs better than Tuvalu across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LC
13.6
TV
4.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

LC
68.2%
TV
81.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$14,746
TV
$6,041
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2016

share of people below the poverty line

LC
25.0%
TV
26.3%

Saint Lucia performs better than Tuvalu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LC
72.8 yrs
TV
67.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
15.8
TV
16.5

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Tuvalu

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

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tuvalu: 4.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tuvalu offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Tuvalu safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Tuvalu leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Tuvalu is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.0 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia performs better than Tuvalu across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 13.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Tuvalu, compared to 42.3 in Saint Lucia. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC TV
Population 180,149 9,492
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1758 +688
Time zones 1 1