Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint John's averages 85°F vs 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Italy to Antigua and Barbuda, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
73 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Italy 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
AG
7.5

Italy performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IT
$4,993
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
AG
29.0

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

IT
15.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
AG
3.8t

Italy generally does better on environment, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IT
31.5
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.6%
AG
8.5%

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Italy leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IT
7.6%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
AG
$28,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IT
82.6 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
AG
14.3

Italy performs better than Antigua and Barbuda 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.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Saint John's
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Rome Saint John's
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Italy 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?

Italy 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 0.6 in Italy.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Italy?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 42.5 in Italy. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT AG
Population 61,095,551 100,335
Currency Euro (€) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Catalan, Italian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +39 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112