Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gabon 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

How Gabon and Antigua and Barbuda stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
AG
7.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GA
$673
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
AG
29.0

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

GA
53.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
AG
3.8t

Gabon 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

GA
3.4
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
20.4%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
AG
$28,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
69.7 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
AG
14.3

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Gabon 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.

Libreville Rain: 111.9 in/yr (2842 mm)
83° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Saint John's
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Libreville Saint John's
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

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Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gabon 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.

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Gabon 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 Gabon

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

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 10.6 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 Gabon and Antigua and Barbuda.

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Gabon?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA AG
Population 2,340,613 100,335
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +241 +1268
Time zones 1 1