Moving to Haiti from Antigua and Barbuda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Antigua and Barbuda to Haiti, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Haitian Creole. 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 Haiti compared to Antigua and Barbuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AG
10.7
HT
40.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AG
7.5
HT
31.3

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AG
$1,241
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

AG
29.0
HT
2.4

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AG
19.0
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AG
3.8t
HT
0.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AG
10.6
HT
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AG
8.5%
HT
13.4%

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Haiti across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AG
11.0%
HT
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AG
$28,700
HT
$2,900

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Haiti 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
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AG
14.3
HT
40.0

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Haiti across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Haiti

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

Haiti passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Required
Haiti passport holders need a visa to enter Antigua and Barbuda.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Haiti?

Connectivity is usually fine (Haiti: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Haiti offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Haiti safe for expats?

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 40.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Haiti, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Antigua and Barbuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AG HT
Population 100,335 11,334,637
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages English French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1268 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114