Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Colombia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Colombia 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 61°F in Bogota, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CO
24.9
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CO
16.2
AG
7.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CO
$1,758
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

CO
25.4
AG
29.2

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

CO
24.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CO
1.8t
AG
3.8t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CO
17.2
AG
10.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CO
3.6%
AG
8.5%

Colombia performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CO
8.3%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CO
$8,562
AG
$24,819

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CO
77.9 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CO
10.5
AG
7.0

Colombia generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in infant mortality.

Weather in Antigua and Barbuda vs Colombia

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bogota Rain: 31.5 in/yr (799 mm)
61° / 45°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bogota Saint John's
Jan–Mar 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 61°/47°F (16°/9°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 60°/45°F (15°/7°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Bogota Saint John's
Jan 62°/42°F (16.4°/5.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 62°/44°F (16.7°/6.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 62°/46°F (16.7°/7.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.6°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 61°/48°F (16.2°/8.7°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 60°/47°F (15.7°/8.3°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 59°/46°F (14.9°/7.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.3°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 60°/45°F (15.8°/7.1°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 61°/46°F (15.9°/7.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 61°/46°F (16.0°/7.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 61°/43°F (16.1°/6.3°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies

Can you move from Colombia to Antigua and Barbuda?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Colombia 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.

Colombia passport

Colombia passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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Colombia passport holders can enter Antigua and Barbuda without a visa.
Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Colombia

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Colombia 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Antigua and Barbuda has 10.7 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?

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Colombia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 24.9 in Colombia.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Colombia?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Colombia leads in health coverage index. There are 29.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 25.4 in Colombia. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Colombia: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 61°F in Bogota. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Bogota gets 31.5 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

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

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At a Glance

CO AG
Population 53,425,635 94,209
Currency Colombian Peso (COP) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +57 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 123 —