Moving to Italy from Antigua and Barbuda
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Antigua and Barbuda to Italy — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Antigua and Barbuda to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 85°F in Saint John's, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Antigua and Barbuda to Italy, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Antigua and Barbuda to Italy · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Antigua and Barbuda and Italy stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Italy performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda 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 Italy leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 Italy leads in air pollution deaths.
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 Italy 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
Italy performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Italy 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 | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
View all months
| Month | Saint John's | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) |
| Mar | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) |
| May | 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) |
| Aug | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) |
| Oct | 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) |
| Dec | 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) |
Italian Air Force- Department of MeteorologyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda and Italy. To live, work, or study long-term in Italy, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Italy's immigration authority.
Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Italy
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Italy 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 Italy?
With 31.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Italy can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Antigua and Barbuda and Italy.
Is Italy safe for expats?
Italy performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.
How is healthcare in Italy compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).
What's the weather like in Italy compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.
What language do they speak in Italy?
The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Antigua and Barbuda, the official language is English.
