Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Costa Rica
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Costa Rica to Antigua and Barbuda — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica to Antigua and Barbuda.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Costa Rica leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Costa Rica performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Costa Rica generally does better on infrastructure, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Costa Rica generally does better on employment & economy, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Costa Rica 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | San Jose | Saint John's |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/60°F (24°/16°C) | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/62°F (26°/17°C) | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/62°F (25°/16°C) | 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/61°F (24°/16°C) | 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | San Jose | Saint John's |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.4°C) | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) |
| Feb | 75°/60°F (23.9°/15.3°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) |
| Mar | 77°/60°F (25.1°/15.8°C) | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) |
| Apr | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.4°C) | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) |
| May | 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.0°C) | 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) |
| Jun | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.9°C) | 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) |
| Jul | 77°/61°F (24.9°/16.3°C) | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) |
| Aug | 77°/62°F (25.2°/16.7°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) |
| Sep | 78°/62°F (25.8°/16.5°C) | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) |
| Oct | 78°/62°F (25.4°/16.4°C) | 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) |
| Nov | 76°/61°F (24.2°/16.3°C) | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) |
| Dec | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.8°C) | 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) |
Instituto Meteorológico NacionalVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Costa Rica 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.
Costa Rica passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Costa Rica
Visa FreeData: 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?
Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 17.4 in Costa Rica.
How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Costa Rica?
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Costa Rica leads in health coverage index. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 26.4 in Costa Rica. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Costa Rica: 81).
What's the weather like in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Costa Rica?
The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 77°F in San Jose. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while San Jose gets 73.5 in.
What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?
The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Costa Rica, the official language is Spanish.
