Moving to Saint Lucia from Syria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Syria 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Syria to Saint Lucia.

Living there in 2020
130 ↓ 5% vs 2015

people born in Syria live in Saint Lucia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Saint Lucia?

Top countries of origin for Saint Lucia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SY
2.1
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SY
29.9
LC
8.9

Syria 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

SY
$122
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

SY
11.9
LC
6.5

Syria 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

SY
83.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SY
1.3t
LC
1.7t

Syria 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

SY
7.3
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SY
124.4%
LC
14.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SY
13.5%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SY
$2,900
LC
$22,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SY
74.3 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SY
15.9
LC
12.0

Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Syria 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.

Damascus Rain: 5.3 in/yr (134 mm)
78° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Damascus Castries
Jan–Mar 60°/35°F (15°/2°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/51°F (29°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/60°F (35°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 70°/40°F (21°/5°C)
View all months
Month Damascus Castries
Jan 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C)
Feb 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C)
Mar 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C)
Apr 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C)
May 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C)
Jun 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C)
Jul 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C)
Aug 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C)
Sep 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C)
Oct 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C)
Nov 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C)
Dec 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C)

Data: Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria 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.

Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Required
Syria passport holders need a visa to enter Saint Lucia.
Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Syria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Saint Lucia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Syria.

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?

Syria 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 2.1 in Syria.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Syria?

Syria 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 11.9 in Syria. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SY LC
Population 21,563,800 167,122
Currency Syrian Pound (SYP) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +963 +1758
Time zones 1 1