Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
AG
7.5

Cabo Verde 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

CV
$616
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
AG
29.0

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

CV
59.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
AG
3.8t

Cabo Verde 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

CV
5.8
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
AG
8.5%

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
12.0%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
AG
$28,700

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CV
73.8 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
AG
14.3

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

Praia Rain: 2.8 in/yr (70 mm)
79° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Saint John's
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Praia Saint John's
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

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Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde 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.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde.

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?

Cabo Verde 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 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in health coverage index. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV AG
Population 596,707 100,335
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +238 +1268
Time zones 1 1