Moving to Colombia from Antigua and Barbuda
What to Expect
Considering a move from Antigua and Barbuda to Colombia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Antigua and Barbuda to Colombia, 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 — Bogota averages 61°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 Colombia compared to Antigua and Barbuda.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Colombia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Colombia leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on environment, though Colombia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Colombia generally does better on infrastructure, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Colombia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though Colombia leads in infant mortality.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Saint John's | Bogota |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 61°/47°F (16°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 60°/45°F (15°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
View all months
| Month | Saint John's | Bogota |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) | 62°/42°F (16.4°/5.6°C) |
| Feb | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) | 62°/44°F (16.7°/6.5°C) |
| Mar | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) | 62°/46°F (16.7°/7.6°C) |
| Apr | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.6°C) |
| May | 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) | 61°/48°F (16.2°/8.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) | 60°/47°F (15.7°/8.3°C) |
| Jul | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) | 59°/46°F (14.9°/7.7°C) |
| Aug | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.3°C) |
| Sep | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) | 60°/45°F (15.8°/7.1°C) |
| Oct | 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) | 61°/46°F (15.9°/7.7°C) |
| Nov | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) | 61°/46°F (16.0°/7.9°C) |
| Dec | 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) | 61°/43°F (16.1°/6.3°C) |
Data:
Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda and Colombia. To live, work, or study long-term in Colombia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Colombia's immigration authority.
Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Colombia
Visa Free
Colombia passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Colombia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Colombia: 17.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Colombia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Colombia safe for expats?
Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Colombia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Colombia is 25.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.
How is healthcare in Colombia compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Colombia leads in health coverage index. There are 24.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Colombia, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Colombia scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).
What's the weather like in Colombia compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
The average high temperature in Bogota is 61°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Bogota receives around 31.5 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.
What language do they speak in Colombia?
The official language in Colombia is Spanish. In Antigua and Barbuda, the official language is English.
