Moving to Saint Lucia from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela 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 Venezuela to Saint Lucia.

Living there in 2020
27 ↓ 7% vs 2015

people born in Venezuela 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 Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.6
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
LC
8.9

Venezuela 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

VE
$186
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
LC
6.5

Venezuela 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

VE
32.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
LC
1.7t

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Venezuela across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VE
9.6
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
LC
14.3%

Venezuela generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.5%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
LC
$22,700

Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Lucia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VE
73.3 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
LC
12.0

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Venezuela 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.

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Castries
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Caracas Castries
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela 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.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Venezuela 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?

Venezuela 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 12.6 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela 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 16.6 in Venezuela. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE LC
Population 29,789,730 167,122
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +58 +1758
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171