Moving to Saint Lucia from Timor-Leste

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TL
4.1
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TL
12.0
LC
8.9

Timor-Leste 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

TL
$461
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TL
7.7
LC
6.5

Timor-Leste 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

TL
61.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TL
0.5t
LC
1.7t

Timor-Leste 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

TL
0.0
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TL
28.3%
LC
14.3%

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TL
1.5%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TL
$4,600
LC
$22,700

Saint Lucia generally does better on employment & economy, though Timor-Leste leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TL
69.9 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TL
33.7
LC
12.0

Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Timor-Leste leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Timor-Leste 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.

Timor-Leste passport

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa on Arrival
Timor-Leste passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Saint Lucia.
Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

Visa on Arrival
Saint Lucia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.

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?

Timor-Leste 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 4.1 in Timor-Leste.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste 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 7.7 in Timor-Leste. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Timor-Leste: 52).

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Timor-Leste, the official languages are Portuguese and Tetum.

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At a Glance

TL LC
Population 1,445,006 167,122
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Portuguese, Tetum English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +670 +1758
Time zones 1 1