Moving to Saint Lucia from United States
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United States to Saint Lucia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United States to Saint Lucia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from United States to Saint Lucia, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Saint Lucia?
Top countries of origin for Saint Lucia's foreign-born residents.
- 2,111
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2.851
United States
- 759
- 504
- 403
- 373
Key Indicator Comparison
How United States and Saint Lucia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though United States leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
United States generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
United States generally does better on environment, though Saint Lucia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
United States generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
United States performs better than Saint Lucia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
United States 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Washington | Castries |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | — |
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| Month | Washington | Castries |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | — |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | — |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | — |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | — |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | — |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | — |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | — |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | — |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | — |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | — |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | — |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | — |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Saint Lucia Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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 States passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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?
With 10.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saint Lucia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in United States and Saint Lucia.
Is Saint Lucia safe for expats?
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though United States leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States. About 86% of people in Saint Lucia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to United States?
United States 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 36.1 in United States. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).
What's the weather like in Saint Lucia compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?
Both United States and Saint Lucia share the same official language: English.
