Saint Lucia🇱🇨

At a Glance

How Saint Lucia compares across key indices

Quality of LifeSafety39Healthcare50AffordabilityClimateClean Air46

Safety Index

39/100

Healthcare

50/100

Cost of Living

How far your money goes in Saint Lucia

Rent Index

11

100 = NYC rent

Groceries

75

100 = NYC groceries

Restaurant Prices

46

100 = NYC dining

Safety & Crime

Higher Risk

How safe residents feel in Saint Lucia — based on surveys of people living there

Safety Index

39/100

Crime Index

61/100

Lower is better

Crime Trend

76/100

Crime perceived as increasing

Walking Safety

Daytime61
Nighttime30

31 point drop from day to night

Problem Severity

Corruption & bribery
High74
Drug-related crime
High73
Violent crimes
High65
Property crimes
High62

0 = no problem, 100 = severe problem

What Residents Worry About

Things stolen from car
High63
Being mugged or robbed
High61
Being insulted or harassed
Moderate60
Home broken into
Moderate54
Being physically attacked
Moderate49
Car stolen
Moderate49
Targeted for skin/ethnicity/religion
Low28

Based on 23 survey responses. 0 = not worried, 100 = very worried.

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Healthcare

Healthcare system overview for Saint Lucia

Healthcare Index

50/100

Quality Breakdown

Modern Equipment56/100
Staff Skill & Competency54/100
Friendliness & Courtesy46/100
Accuracy & Completeness39/100
Speed of Service36/100
Responsiveness & Waitlist32/100
Cost Satisfaction50/100

How satisfied residents are with healthcare costs relative to quality

Based on 7 survey responses

Insurance Coverage

None
57.1%
Employer Sponsored
28.6%
Private
14.3%
Healthcare50Safety39Quality of Life

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Environment

Moderate

Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Saint Lucia

Pollution Index

46/100

Lower is better

Environmental Quality

Drinking Water Quality71/100
Air Quality68/100
Comfortable to Spend Time68/100
Green Spaces & Parks63/100
Garbage Disposal29/100
Clean & Tidy21/100

Concerns

Noise & Light Pollution50/100
Water Pollution43/100

0 = no concern, 100 = severe concern

Based on 7 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.

Transport & Commute

How people get around in Saint Lucia

Average One-Way Commute

7minutes

Very Short

Traffic Index

10

Below average congestion

Inefficiency

0

Time wasted in traffic

How People Commute

Walking50.0%
Working from Home50.0%

Based on 4 survey responses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about living in Saint Lucia, answered with data

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.

How good is healthcare in Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia scores 50/100 on Numbeo's healthcare index, making it adequate by global standards. This index reflects the overall quality of the healthcare system, medical staff, and facilities.

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