Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Ethiopia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ethiopia 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint John's averages 85°F vs 74°F in Addis Ababa, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Ethiopia to Antigua and Barbuda.

Living there in 2020
92 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Ethiopia 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ET
8.6
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ET
17.7
AG
7.5

Ethiopia 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

ET
$86
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ET
1.1
AG
29.0

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

ET
46.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ET
0.1t
AG
3.8t

Ethiopia 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

ET
0.5
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ET
32.3%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ET
3.5%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ET
$2,800
AG
$28,700

Ethiopia 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

ET
68.2 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ET
33.5
AG
14.3

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Addis Ababa Rain: 45.9 in/yr (1165 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Addis Ababa Saint John's
Jan–Mar 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Addis Ababa Saint John's
Jan 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI) Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ethiopia 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.

Ethiopia passport

Ethiopia passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia

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

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?

Ethiopia 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 8.6 in Ethiopia.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Ethiopia?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 1.1 in Ethiopia. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ethiopia: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 74°F in Addis Ababa. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Addis Ababa gets 45.9 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Ethiopia, the official language is Amharic.

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At a Glance

ET AG
Population 113,656,596 100,335
Currency Ethiopian Birr (ETB) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Amharic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +251 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911