Moving to Saint Lucia from Zambia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
5.2
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
17.1
LC
8.9

Zambia 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

ZM
$244
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZM
2.6
LC
6.5

Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ZM
50.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZM
0.5t
LC
1.7t

Zambia 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

ZM
0.4
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZM
2.8%
LC
14.3%

Zambia 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

ZM
5.9%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZM
$3,700
LC
$22,700

Zambia 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

ZM
66.3 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZM
37.1
LC
12.0

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

Lusaka Rain: 31.4 in/yr (798 mm)
80° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lusaka Castries
Jan–Mar 80°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/55°F (25°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/55°F (26°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Lusaka Castries
Jan 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C)
Mar 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C)
Apr 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C)
May 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C)
Jun 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C)
Jul 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C)
Aug 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C)
Sep 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C)
Oct 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C)
Nov 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C)
Dec 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C)

Data: Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD), Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.

Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Zambia

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Zambia 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?

Zambia 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 5.2 in Zambia.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Zambia?

Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 2.6 in Zambia. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

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

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At a Glance

ZM LC
Population 19,642,123 167,122
Currency Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +260 +1758
Time zones 1 1