Saint Lucia🇱🇨
At a Glance
How Saint Lucia compares across key indices
Cost of Living
58 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
39/100
Healthcare
56/100
Quality of Life
83/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Saint Lucia
Cost of Living
58
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
44
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
58
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
61
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Higher RiskHow safe residents feel in Saint Lucia - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
39/100
Crime Index
100/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia has 2 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,151 in Gros Islet to $1,305 in Castries. Gros Islet leads on safety, scoring 43/100. Gros Islet ranks highest for quality of life at 87/200.
Gros Islet
$1,151/mo
Gros Islet
43/100
Gros Islet
87/200
Castries
57/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castries | $1,305 | 41/100 | 86/200 | 57/100 | 43 |
| Gros Islet | $1,151 | 43/100 | 87/200 | 52/100 | 40 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
Compare Cities Side by Side
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Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Saint Lucia
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Environment
ModerateAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Saint Lucia
Pollution Index
48/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
23.8ug/m3
Moderate
Environmental Quality
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Saint Lucia, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia has a cost of living index of 58 relative to New York City (100). It is moderately affordable compared to the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,305 in Castries.
Is Saint Lucia safe for expats?
Saint Lucia has a safety index of 39/100, making it worth researching carefully before committing for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Castries scores highest on safety at 41/100.
What is the best city in Saint Lucia for expats and digital nomads?
Castries ranks highest for quality of life in Saint Lucia, scoring 86/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,305/mo for a single person.
How good is healthcare in Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia scores 56/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it adequate by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Is Saint Lucia cheaper than the United States?
Yes. Saint Lucia's cost of living is roughly 42% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 56% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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