Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from El Salvador

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What to Expect

Considering a move from El Salvador to Antigua and Barbuda? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from El Salvador 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

The numbers behind daily life in Antigua and Barbuda compared to El Salvador.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SV
7.8
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SV
21.5
AG
7.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SV
$1,176
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SV
15.5
AG
29.0

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SV
1.5t
AG
3.8t

El Salvador 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

SV
10.6
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SV
13.2%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SV
2.8%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SV
$11,300
AG
$28,700

El Salvador 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

SV
75.4 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SV
12.1
AG
14.3

El Salvador generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months San Salvador Saint John's
Jan–Mar 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month San Salvador Saint John's
Jan 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between El Salvador 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.

El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
El Salvador passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter El Salvador 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Antigua and Barbuda: 10.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Antigua and Barbuda offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

El Salvador 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 7.8 in El Salvador.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to El Salvador?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 15.5 in El Salvador. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

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

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At a Glance

SV AG
Population 6,568,745 100,335
Currency Salvadoran Colón (SVC) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +503 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911