🇱🇨Saint Lucia
America
Information
Capital
Castries
Population
180,000
Currency
East Caribbean dollar (XCD EC$)
Languages
English, French creole
Continent
America
Calling code
+1758
Timezone
America/St_Johns
Area
616 km²
Government
Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
National day
22 February - Independence Day
Internet domain
.lc
About
Saint Lucia is an island country in the eastern Caribbean, renowned for its volcanic landscapes, pristine beaches, and iconic Pitons. It is a sovereign Commonwealth nation with an economy driven by tourism and agriculture. The country is currently developing its first National Development Plan and Statistics Strategy.
Safety
Risk level :Niveau de risque global modéré, avec criminalité urbaine et vols touristiques signalés
Risk areas
Castries et Vieux Fort - Criminalité et vols
Crime(medium)
- Éviter de porter des objets de valeur visibles
- Ne pas marcher seul la nuit dans les zones urbaines
Terrorism(low)
- Risque négligeable, rester vigilant
Transport
- Utiliser des taxis officiels
- Éviter les transports publics tard le soir
Natural risks(Risques de cyclones (saison juin-novembre) et volcans actifs)
- Suivre les alertes météo
- Préparer un plan d'évacuation
Health(Système de santé limité, hôpitaux à Castries)
- Vaccins hépatite A/B, typhoïde recommandés
- Assurance voyage complète obligatoire
Practical tips
- Enregistrer son voyage auprès du ministère des Affaires étrangères
- Utiliser des distributeurs bancaires dans les hôtels
- Protéger contre les moustiques (dengue, Zika)
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center650
1-bedroom apartment in the city center850
1-bedroom apartment in the suburb600
3-bedroom apartment in the city center1600
3-bedroom apartment in the suburb1200
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal10
Meal for 2 at a mid-range restaurant50
McDonald's menu8
Local beer (0.5L)2.50
Cappuccino3.50
Water (1.5L)1.50
Bread (500g)2.50
Milk (1L)2.50
Eggs (12)4
Chicken (1kg)7
Apples (1kg)4
Bananas (1kg)2
Transport
Public transport ticket1.50
Monthly transport subscription40
Taxi ride (start)8
Taxi (1km)2
Gasoline (1L)1.40
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)40
Tennis court (1h weekend)20
Cinema10
Theater30
Health
General practitioner consultation50
Dentist consultation60
Antibiotic medications15
Cold medications (6 days)8
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)60
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)30
Public services for 85m² apartment100
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)60
Nike sports shoes90
International primary school (monthly)800
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage220V, 240V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType A, Type G
Emergency numbers
Police999
Ambulance999
Fire department999
Practical information
Driving side
Left
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
10-15% in restaurants