Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to Antigua and Barbuda. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint John's averages 85°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
AG
7.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ER
$87
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
AG
29.0

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

ER
78.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
AG
3.8t

Eritrea 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

ER
0.2
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
5.9%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
AG
$28,700

Eritrea 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

ER
66.8 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
AG
14.3

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Eritrea 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.

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Saint John's
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Asmara Saint John's
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea 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.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Eritrea 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 Eritrea

Visa Required
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.

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?

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Eritrea?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER AG
Population 6,209,262 100,335
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +291 +1268
Time zones 1 1