Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Chile

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chile 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint John's averages 85°F vs 73°F in Santiago, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Chile 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

CL
6.7
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CL
10.3
AG
7.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CL
$3,612
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CL
31.7
AG
29.0

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CL
18.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CL
3.9t
AG
3.8t

Chile generally does better on environment, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CL
22.7
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CL
9.0%
AG
8.5%

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Chile leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CL
9.0%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CL
$29,500
AG
$28,700

Chile 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

CL
79.8 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CL
6.5
AG
14.3

Chile 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.

Santiago Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
73° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Santiago Saint John's
Jan–Mar 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Santiago Saint John's
Jan 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Dirección Meteorológica de Chile Dirección Meteorológica de Chile

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile 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.

Chile passport

Chile passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Chile

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Chile 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?

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 Chile and Antigua and Barbuda.

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

Chile 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 6.7 in Chile.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Chile?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 31.7 in Chile. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chile: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 73°F in Santiago. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Santiago gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Chile, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CL AG
Population 18,430,408 100,335
Currency Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +56 +1268
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 131