Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Brunei

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Brunei to Antigua and Barbuda? 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 Antigua and Barbuda compared to Brunei.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BN
0.5
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BN
3.6
AG
7.5

Brunei performs 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

BN
$1,896
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BN
19.1
AG
29.0

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

BN
20.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BN
20.2t
AG
3.8t

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Brunei 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

BN
20.1
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BN
3.5%
AG
8.5%

Brunei 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

BN
5.3%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BN
$77,900
AG
$28,700

Brunei 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

BN
78.4 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BN
10.5
AG
14.3

Brunei generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in literacy rate.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bandar Seri Begawan Rain: 114.7 in/yr (2913 mm)
89° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bandar Seri Begawan Saint John's
Jan–Mar 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/75°F (33°/24°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/74°F (31°/23°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Bandar Seri Begawan Saint John's
Jan 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 90°/75°F (32.5°/23.7°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 91°/75°F (32.6°/23.7°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 90°/73°F (32.3°/23.0°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 90°/74°F (32.4°/23.1°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.1°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brunei 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.

Brunei passport

Brunei passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Brunei

Visa Required
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders need a visa to enter Brunei.

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?

Brunei performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in Brunei.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Brunei?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brunei leads in health coverage index. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 19.1 in Brunei. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brunei: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Bandar Seri Begawan gets 114.7 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.

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At a Glance

BN AG
Population 478,054 100,335
Currency Brunei Dollar (BND) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Malay English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +673 +1268
Time zones 1 1