Moving to New York from Antigua and Barbuda

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Antigua and Barbuda to New York — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Antigua and Barbuda to New York. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Albany averages 58°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 New York, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
340 ↑ 1% vs 2022

people moved from Antigua and Barbuda to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Antigua and Barbuda and New York stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateThe World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

AG
18.9%
NY
29.9%

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

AG
96.0%
NY
89.7%

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than New York across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AG
11.0%
NY
4.4%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AG
$28,700
NY
$91,992

New York performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AG
77.8 yrs
NY
77.7 yrs

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

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Saint John'sRain: 41.4 in/yr (1052 mm)
85°/75°F

Avg. annual high / low

AlbanyRain: 39.4 in/yr (1000 mm)
58°/39°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsSaint John'sAlbany
Jan–Mar83°/72°F (28°/22°C)37°/19°F (2°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun86°/76°F (30°/24°C)68°/47°F (20°/8°C)
Jul–Sep87°/78°F (31°/25°C)78°/58°F (26°/14°C)
Oct–Dec85°/75°F (30°/24°C)48°/31°F (9°/-1°C)
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MonthSaint John'sAlbany
Jan83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)31°/15°F (-0.8°/-9.7°C)
Feb83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)35°/17°F (1.4°/-8.2°C)
Mar83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)44°/26°F (6.9°/-3.5°C)
Apr85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)58°/37°F (14.6°/2.9°C)
May86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)69°/47°F (20.8°/8.4°C)
Jun87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)78°/56°F (25.5°/13.6°C)
Jul87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)82°/61°F (27.9°/16.3°C)
Aug88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)80°/60°F (26.9°/15.5°C)
Sep87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)72°/52°F (22.3°/10.9°C)
Oct87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)60°/40°F (15.4°/4.2°C)
Nov85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.3°C)
Dec83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)36°/21°F (2.1°/-6.0°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Antigua and Barbuda without a 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 New York?

Working remotely from New York's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Antigua and Barbuda and New York.

How is healthcare in New York compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in New York compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

The average high temperature in Albany is 58°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Albany receives around 39.4 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.

What language do they speak in New York?

Both Antigua and Barbuda and New York share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

AG
Population100,33519,378,102
CurrencyEast Caribbean Dollar (EC$)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesEnglishEnglish
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+1268+1
Time zones111
Emergency number911