Moving to United States from Antigua and Barbuda
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Antigua and Barbuda to United States — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Antigua and Barbuda to United States. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Washington averages 66°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 United States, and how the trend has changed.
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.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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97.46,037
Antigua and Barbuda
Key Indicator Comparison
How Antigua and Barbuda and United States stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though United States 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 United States 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 United States 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 United States 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
United States 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
United States 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 | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) |
View all months
| Month | Saint John's | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) |
| Feb | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) |
| Mar | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) |
| Apr | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) |
| May | 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) |
| Oct | 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) |
| Dec | 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) |
Data:
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 holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States 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 United States?
With 37.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United States 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 United States.
Is United States safe for expats?
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though United States leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in United States is 6.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.
How is healthcare in United States compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).
What's the weather like in United States compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
The average high temperature in Washington is 66°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Washington receives around 41.5 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.
What language do they speak in United States?
Both Antigua and Barbuda and United States share the same official language: English.
