Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Bahrain

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahrain to Antigua and Barbuda, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
AG
7.5

Bahrain generally does better on safety, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BH
$2,555
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
AG
29.0

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain 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

BH
68.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
AG
3.8t

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Bahrain 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

BH
18.7
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BH
133.7%
AG
8.5%

Bahrain 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

BH
1.2%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
AG
$28,700

Bahrain 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

BH
79.9 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
AG
14.3

Bahrain generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manama Saint John's
Jan–Mar 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Manama Saint John's
Jan 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain 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.

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bahrain passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Bahrain

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahrain.

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?

With 10.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Antigua and Barbuda can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bahrain and Antigua and Barbuda.

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

Bahrain generally does better on safety, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Bahrain.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Bahrain?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

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

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At a Glance

BH AG
Population 1,540,558 100,335
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +973 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999