Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Gambia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Gambia to Antigua and Barbuda — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Gambia to Antigua and Barbuda.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GM
22.0
AG
7.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GM
$94
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GM
1.0
AG
29.0

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

GM
90.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GM
0.2t
AG
3.8t

Gambia 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GM
2.2%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GM
6.5%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GM
$2,900
AG
$28,700

Gambia 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

GM
67.6 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GM
37.2
AG
14.3

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Gambia 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.

Banjul Rain: 32.3 in/yr (821 mm)
90° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Banjul Saint John's
Jan–Mar 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Banjul Saint John's
Jan 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia 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.

Gambia passport

Gambia passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Gambia 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 Gambia

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Gambia 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Antigua and Barbuda has 10.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Gambia?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

Both Gambia and Antigua and Barbuda share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GM AG
Population 2,413,403 100,335
Currency Gambian Dalasi (GMD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +220 +1268
Time zones 1 1