Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Sri Lanka

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Sri Lanka to Saint Kitts and Nevis? 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Sri Lanka.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LK
3.4
KN
23.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LK
11.5
KN
23.1

Sri Lanka performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LK
$507
KN
$1,936
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LK
11.9
KN
30.3

Sri Lanka generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LK
1.1t
KN
2.9t

Sri Lanka performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

LK
10.1
KN
47.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LK
90.8%
KN
50.8%

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Sri Lanka across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LK
6.4%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LK
$13,000
KN
$30,100

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Sri Lanka across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LK
77.5 yrs
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LK
8.2
KN
8.3

Sri Lanka generally does better on family life, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sri Lanka passport

Sri Lanka passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Sri Lanka passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Sri Lanka

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 47.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Kitts and Nevis offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?

Sri Lanka performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.4 in Sri Lanka.

How is healthcare in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 30.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Kitts and Nevis, compared to 11.9 in Sri Lanka. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sri Lanka: 67).

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

The official language in Saint Kitts and Nevis is English. In Sri Lanka, the official languages are Sinhala and Tamil.

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At a Glance

LK KN
Population 23,187,516 54,488
Currency Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Sinhala, Tamil English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +94 +1869
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119