Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Belize

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Belize to Antigua and Barbuda.

Living there in 2020
13 ↓ 7% vs 2015

people born in Belize 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
27.9
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
17.5
AG
7.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BZ
$573
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

BZ
10.8
AG
29.0

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BZ
21.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BZ
0.9t
AG
3.8t

Belize generally does better on environment, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BZ
9.7
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BZ
1.3%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BZ
8.3%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
AG
$28,700

Belize generally does better on employment & economy, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BZ
75.8 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BZ
11.2
AG
14.3

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

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belmopan Saint John's
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Belmopan Saint John's
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize 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.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Belize 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Antigua and Barbuda: 10.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Antigua and Barbuda offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.9 in Belize.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Belize?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 10.8 in Belize. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BZ AG
Population 412,387 100,335
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +501 +1268
Time zones 1 1