Moving to Saint Lucia from Swaziland

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Swaziland to Saint Lucia? 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 Lucia compared to Swaziland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.7
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
LC
8.9

Swaziland generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
LC
6.5

Swaziland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SZ
66.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
LC
1.7t

Swaziland generally does better on environment, though Saint Lucia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.3
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
LC
14.3%

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
37.6%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
LC
$22,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SZ
59.7 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
LC
12.0

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lobamba Rain: 56.8 in/yr (1442 mm)
72° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Castries
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C)
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Month Lobamba Castries
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Swaziland passport holders can enter Saint Lucia without a visa.
Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Swaziland 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 Saint Lucia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Lucia: 10.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Lucia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Lucia safe for expats?

Swaziland generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Swaziland?

Swaziland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

What's the weather like in Saint Lucia compared to Swaziland?

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ LC
Population 1,121,761 167,122
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Swazi English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +268 +1758
Time zones 1 1