Moving to Qatar from Antigua and Barbuda

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Qatar compared to Antigua and Barbuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AG
10.7
QA
0.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AG
7.5
QA
7.3

Qatar performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AG
$1,241
QA
$2,901
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

AG
29.0
QA
25.0

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AG
19.0
QA
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AG
3.8t
QA
47.3t

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Qatar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AG
10.6
QA
13.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AG
8.5%
QA
431.0%

Qatar generally does better on infrastructure, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AG
11.0%
QA
0.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AG
$28,700
QA
$96,600

Qatar performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda 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
QA
79.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AG
14.3
QA
6.6

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though Qatar leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Doha Rain: 3.0 in/yr (75 mm)
91° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Saint John's Doha
Jan–Mar 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 99°/76°F (37°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) 104°/83°F (40°/28°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) 85°/67°F (30°/19°C)
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Month Saint John's Doha
Jan 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) 71°/55°F (21.7°/12.8°C)
Feb 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) 73°/57°F (23.0°/13.7°C)
Mar 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.7°C)
Apr 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) 89°/69°F (31.9°/20.6°C)
May 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) 101°/77°F (38.2°/25.0°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) 106°/82°F (41.2°/27.7°C)
Jul 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) 107°/84°F (41.5°/29.1°C)
Aug 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) 105°/84°F (40.7°/28.9°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) 101°/80°F (38.6°/26.5°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) 95°/74°F (35.2°/23.4°C)
Nov 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.5°C)
Dec 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) 75°/59°F (24.1°/15.0°C)

Data: Qatar Meteorology Department Qatar Meteorology Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Qatar

Visa on Arrival
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Qatar.
Qatar passport

Qatar passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Qatar passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to 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 Qatar?

Connectivity is usually fine (Qatar: 13.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Qatar offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Qatar safe for expats?

Qatar performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Qatar is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.

How is healthcare in Qatar compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Qatar across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 25.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Qatar, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Qatar scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Doha is 91°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Doha receives around 3.0 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.

What language do they speak in Qatar?

The official language in Qatar is Arabic. In Antigua and Barbuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AG QA
Population 100,335 2,508,182
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Qatari Rial (QAR)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1268 +974
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999