Moving to Saint Lucia from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
759 ↓ 4% vs 2015

people born in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GB
1.0
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GB
2.4
LC
8.9

United Kingdom performs better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GB
$6,606
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GB
31.7
LC
6.5

United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GB
13.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GB
4.2t
LC
1.7t

United Kingdom generally does better on environment, though Saint Lucia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GB
41.4
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GB
14.3%
LC
14.3%

United Kingdom 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

GB
4.1%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
LC
$22,700

United Kingdom 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

GB
81.9 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
LC
12.0

United Kingdom performs better than Saint Lucia across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months London Castries
Jan–Mar 49°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/48°F (18°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/56°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/43°F (12°/6°C)
View all months
Month London Castries
Jan 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C)
Feb 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C)
Mar 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C)
Apr 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C)
May 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C)
Jun 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C)
Jul 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Sep 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C)
Oct 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C)
Nov 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C)
Dec 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C)

Data: Met Office Met Office, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting United Kingdom

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

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?

United Kingdom performs better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 31.7 in United Kingdom. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 60°F in London. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

Both United Kingdom and Saint Lucia share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GB LC
Population 67,791,400 167,122
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +44 +1758
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999