Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Chad

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chad 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

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
AG
7.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TD
$130
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
AG
29.0

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

TD
95.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
AG
3.8t

Chad 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

TD
0.0
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TD
1.1%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
AG
$28,700

Chad 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

TD
59.1 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
AG
14.3

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Chad across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Saint John's
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month N'djamena Saint John's
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chad 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.

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Chad 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 Chad

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

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 Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Chad?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD AG
Population 17,963,211 100,335
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic, French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +235 +1268
Time zones 1 1