Moving to Indonesia from Antigua and Barbuda
What to Expect
Considering a move from Antigua and Barbuda to Indonesia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Antigua and Barbuda to Indonesia, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Indonesia compared to Antigua and Barbuda.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate.
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 Indonesia leads in healthcare spending per person.
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 Indonesia 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
Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.
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 Indonesia 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 performs better than Indonesia 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 | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
View all months
| Month | Saint John's | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) |
| Feb | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) |
| Mar | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) |
| Apr | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) |
| May | 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) |
| Aug | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
Data:
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda and Indonesia. To live, work, or study long-term in Indonesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Indonesia's immigration authority.
Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Indonesia passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda
Visa Online (e-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 Indonesia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Indonesia: 4.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Indonesia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Indonesia safe for expats?
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Indonesia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).
What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Antigua and Barbuda, the official language is English.
