Moving to Saint Lucia from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Zimbabwe to Saint Lucia? Here's how the two countries 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 Zimbabwe to Saint Lucia.

Living there in 2000
1

people born in Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
6.7
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
LC
8.9

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
$63
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.7
LC
6.5

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe 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

ZW
56.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZW
0.8t
LC
1.7t

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
1.3
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZW
46.1%
LC
14.3%

Saint Lucia performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZW
8.8%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
LC
$22,700

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
63.3 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
LC
12.0

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

Harare Rain: 33.1 in/yr (841 mm)
78° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Harare Castries
Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
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Month Harare Castries
Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa on Arrival
Zimbabwe passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Saint Lucia.
Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Zimbabwe 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?

Zimbabwe 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 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Zimbabwe?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

The official language in Saint Lucia is English. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.

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At a Glance

ZW LC
Population 15,121,004 167,122
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +263 +1758
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999