Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Ghana

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
31

people born in Ghana 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 Ghana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GH
1.8
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GH
25.9
AG
7.5

Ghana 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

GH
$234
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GH
1.4
AG
29.0

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

GH
89.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GH
0.7t
AG
3.8t

Ghana 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

GH
0.6
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GH
6.3%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GH
3.1%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GH
$6,700
AG
$28,700

Ghana 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

GH
69.4 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GH
32.6
AG
14.3

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though Ghana 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.

Accra Rain: 29.2 in/yr (741 mm)
88° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Accra Saint John's
Jan–Mar 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Accra Saint John's
Jan 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana 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.

Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Ghana

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Ghana 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?

Ghana 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 1.8 in Ghana.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Ghana?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 1.4 in Ghana. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

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

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At a Glance

GH AG
Population 33,107,275 100,335
Currency Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +233 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112