Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
AG
7.5

Fiji 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

FJ
$548
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
AG
29.0

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

FJ
37.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
AG
3.8t

Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
AG
$28,700

Fiji 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

FJ
74.3 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
AG
14.3

Fiji 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.

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Saint John's
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Suva Saint John's
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Fiji 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?

Fiji 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 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Fiji?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ AG
Population 943,737 100,335
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +679 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911