Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Bahamas

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bahamas to Antigua and Barbuda — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Bahamas to Antigua and Barbuda, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
1 ↓ 50% vs 2015

people born in Bahamas live in Antigua and Barbuda · UN DESA

Who's moving to Antigua and Barbuda?

Top countries of origin for Antigua and Barbuda's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bahamas to Antigua and Barbuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
AG
7.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
AG
29.0

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BS
10.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
AG
3.8t

Bahamas performs better than Antigua and Barbuda 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

BS
20.5
AG
10.6

Bahamas performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
AG
$28,700

Bahamas performs 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

BS
76.1 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
AG
14.3

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though Bahamas 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.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Saint John's
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Nassau Saint John's
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Antigua and Barbuda without a visa.
Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Bahamas 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 Antigua and Barbuda?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Antigua and Barbuda has 10.6 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 Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Bahamas?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in health coverage index. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

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

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At a Glance

BS AG
Population 355,608 100,335
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1242 +1268
Time zones 1 1