Moving to Dominica from Antigua and Barbuda
What to Expect
Considering a move from Antigua and Barbuda to Dominica? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Antigua and Barbuda to Dominica.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Antigua and Barbuda to Dominica.
Who's moving to Dominica?
Top countries of origin for Dominica's foreign-born residents.
- 2,537
- 647
- 637
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4.451
Antigua and Barbuda
- 312
- 286
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Dominica 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 Dominica 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
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Dominica performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominica leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Dominica performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all family life metrics.
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 | Roseau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) | 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) |
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| Month | Saint John's | Roseau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) |
| Feb | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) |
| Mar | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) | 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) |
| Apr | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) |
| May | 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) | 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) | 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) |
| Jul | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) |
| Aug | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) |
| Sep | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) |
| Oct | 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) |
| Nov | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) |
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Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.
Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Dominica
Visa Free
Dominica 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 Dominica?
Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 19.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Dominica safe for expats?
Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.
How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).
What's the weather like in Dominica compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.
What language do they speak in Dominica?
Both Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica share the same official language: English.
