Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Monchy/La Retraite
City in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
Overview
Monchy and La Retraite are laid-back enclaves in the Gros Islet region of northern Saint Lucia, favored for their authentic local culture, green landscapes, and warm hospitality. Though not heavily touristed, the area offers a peaceful alternative to busier beach towns while remaining close to important amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Saint Lucia
District
Gros Islet
Population
—
Time Zone
America/St_Lucia
Coordinates
14.06°, -60.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,393
Local Cost
$780
Local Income
$700
Cashless
45
English
90
Temperature
27.5°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
26.6°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
23.9°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1444 mm
Internet Speed
152 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
35 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
20
Parks
2
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
19.0
Airport
SLU
Distance
7 km
Explore
Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.