Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Dominica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominica to Antigua and Barbuda.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
4,963 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Dominica 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 Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

DM
27.1
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
AG
7.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.6
AG
29.2

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
AG
3.8t

Dominica performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DM
20.9
AG
10.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2014

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$10,989
AG
$24,819

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

DM
71.3 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
33.3
AG
7.0

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though Dominica leads in education spending.

Weather in Antigua and Barbuda vs Dominica

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Saint John's
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Roseau Saint John's
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

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Can you move from Dominica to Antigua and Barbuda?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Dominica 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 10.7 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 Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda.

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.1 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Dominica?

Dominica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 11.6 in Dominica. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

Both Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

DM AG
Population 65,871 94,209
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1767 +1268
Time zones 1 1