Moving to Albania from Antigua and Barbuda

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Antigua and Barbuda to Albania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Antigua and Barbuda to Albania, and you’d need to navigate life in Albanian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Albania compared to Antigua and Barbuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AG
10.7
AL
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AG
7.5
AL
10.8

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Albania leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AG
$1,241
AL
$1,465
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

AG
29.2
AL
18.8

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Albania leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AG
19.0
AL
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AG
3.8t
AL
1.8t

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on environment, though Albania leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AG
10.7
AL
24.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AG
8.5%
AL
4.8%

Albania performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AG
11.0%
AL
10.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AG
$24,819
AL
$12,998

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Albania leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AG
77.8 yrs
AL
79.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AG
7.0
AL
8.3

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though Albania leads in life expectancy.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda and Albania. To live, work, or study long-term in Albania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Albania's immigration authority.

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Albania without a visa.
Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Free
Albania passport holders can enter Antigua and Barbuda 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 Albania?

Connectivity is usually fine (Albania: 24.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Albania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Albania safe for expats?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Albania leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Albania is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.

How is healthcare in Albania compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Albania leads in adult obesity rate. There are 18.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Albania, compared to 29.2 in Antigua and Barbuda. Albania scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).

What language do they speak in Albania?

The official language in Albania is Albanian. In Antigua and Barbuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AG AL
Population 94,209 2,349,580
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Albanian Lek (ALL)
Languages English Albanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1268 +355
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112