Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Cuba to Antigua and Barbuda, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
19 ↓ 5% vs 2015

people born in Cuba live in Antigua and Barbuda · UN DESA

Who's moving to Antigua and Barbuda?

Top countries of origin for Antigua and Barbuda's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Cuba 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

CU
4.4
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
AG
7.5

Cuba performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
AG
29.0

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

CU
31.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
AG
3.8t

Cuba 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

CU
2.9
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
AG
$28,700

Cuba 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

CU
79.6 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
AG
14.3

Cuba performs better than Antigua and Barbuda 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.

Havana Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1189 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Saint John's
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Havana Saint John's
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Cuba 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 Cuba and Antigua and Barbuda.

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

Cuba performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Cuba?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

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

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At a Glance

CU AG
Population 11,008,112 100,335
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +53 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106