Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Indonesia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Indonesia 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 Indonesia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ID
0.6
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ID
11.3
AG
7.5

Indonesia 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

ID
$417
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ID
6.9
AG
29.0

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

ID
58.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ID
2.9t
AG
3.8t

Indonesia 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

ID
4.9
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ID
29.7%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ID
3.4%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ID
$14,100
AG
$28,700

Indonesia 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

ID
73.1 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ID
19.7
AG
14.3

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Indonesia 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.

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jakarta Saint John's
Jan–Mar 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Jakarta Saint John's
Jan 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.

Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Indonesia 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 Indonesia

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

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?

Indonesia 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 0.6 in Indonesia.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Indonesia?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Indonesia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 6.9 in Indonesia. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.

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At a Glance

ID AG
Population 277,329,163 100,335
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Indonesian English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +62 +1268
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 112