Moving to Chile from Antigua and Barbuda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Antigua and Barbuda to Chile, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Santiago averages 73°F vs 85°F in Saint John's, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AG
10.7
CL
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AG
7.5
CL
10.3

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AG
$1,241
CL
$3,612
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AG
29.0
CL
31.7

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AG
19.0
CL
18.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AG
3.8t
CL
3.9t

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on environment, though Chile leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AG
10.6
CL
22.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AG
8.5%
CL
9.0%

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Chile leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AG
11.0%
CL
9.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AG
$28,700
CL
$29,500

Chile performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AG
77.8 yrs
CL
79.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AG
14.3
CL
6.5

Chile generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Saint John's Rain: 41.4 in/yr (1052 mm)
85° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Santiago Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
73° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Saint John's Santiago
Jan–Mar 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 84°/55°F (29°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 66°/44°F (19°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) 63°/41°F (17°/5°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) 79°/51°F (26°/10°C)
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Month Saint John's Santiago
Jan 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C)
Feb 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C)
Mar 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C)
Apr 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C)
May 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C)
Jul 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C)
Aug 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C)
Nov 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C)
Dec 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C)

Data: Dirección Meteorológica de Chile Dirección Meteorológica de Chile

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Chile

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

Chile passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Free
Chile 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 Chile?

Connectivity is usually fine (Chile: 22.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Chile offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Chile safe for expats?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Chile leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.

How is healthcare in Chile compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Chile, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Chile scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).

What's the weather like in Chile compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.

What language do they speak in Chile?

The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Antigua and Barbuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AG CL
Population 100,335 18,430,408
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1268 +56
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 131