Moving to Saint Lucia from Saint Pierre and Miquelon

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to Saint Lucia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to Saint Lucia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Pierre and Miquelon and Saint Lucia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PM
16.5
LC
36.7

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

PM
88.7%
LC
78.0%

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Saint Lucia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PM
8.7%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PM
$46,200
LC
$22,700

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs 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

PM
81.4 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PM
8.2
LC
12.0

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Saint Lucia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Lucia?

Working remotely from Saint Lucia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Saint Pierre and Miquelon and Saint Lucia.

Is Saint Lucia safe for expats?

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.5 in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

PM LC
Population 5,257 167,122
Currency Euro (€) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +508 +1758
Time zones 1 1