Moving to Jamaica from Antigua and Barbuda
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Antigua and Barbuda to Jamaica — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Antigua and Barbuda to Jamaica.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Antigua and Barbuda to Jamaica, based on official data.
Who's moving to Jamaica?
Top countries of origin for Jamaica's foreign-born residents.
- 6,349
- 4,832
- 2,343
- 1,825
- 1,338
- 1,148
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14.154
Antigua and Barbuda
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Antigua and Barbuda to Jamaica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Jamaica 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Jamaica 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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 | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) | 87°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
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| Month | Saint John's | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) | 87°/70°F (30.3°/21.1°C) |
| Feb | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.0°C) |
| Mar | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.6°C) |
| Apr | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/22.6°C) |
| May | 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.6°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.2°C) |
| Jul | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) | 91°/76°F (32.8°/24.3°C) |
| Aug | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) | 91°/76°F (32.7°/24.2°C) |
| Sep | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/24.0°C) |
| Oct | 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) | 89°/74°F (31.7°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.8°C) |
Meteorological Service, JamaicaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda and Jamaica. To live, work, or study long-term in Jamaica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Jamaica's immigration authority.
Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Jamaica
Visa Free
Jamaica 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 Jamaica?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Jamaica has 15.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Jamaica safe for expats?
Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Jamaica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jamaica is 53.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.
How is healthcare in Jamaica compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Jamaica, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Jamaica scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).
What's the weather like in Jamaica compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
The average high temperature in Kingston is 89°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Kingston receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.
What language do they speak in Jamaica?
The official languages in Jamaica are English and Jamaican Patois. In Antigua and Barbuda, the official language is English.
