Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Jamaica
What to Expect
Considering a move from Jamaica to Antigua and Barbuda? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Jamaica to Antigua and Barbuda.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Jamaica to Antigua and Barbuda.
people born in Jamaica 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.
- 6,811
- 4,963
-
3.4,173
Jamaica
- 2,747
- 1,865
- 1,189
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Jamaica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Jamaica across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Jamaica generally does better on environment, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Jamaica leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Jamaica generally does better on employment & economy, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Jamaica generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kingston | Saint John's |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Kingston | Saint John's |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/70°F (30.3°/21.1°C) | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) |
| Feb | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.0°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) |
| Mar | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.6°C) | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) |
| Apr | 88°/73°F (31.1°/22.6°C) | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) |
| May | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.6°C) | 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) |
| Jun | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.2°C) | 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) |
| Jul | 91°/76°F (32.8°/24.3°C) | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) |
| Aug | 91°/76°F (32.7°/24.2°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) |
| Sep | 90°/75°F (32.1°/24.0°C) | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) |
| Oct | 89°/74°F (31.7°/23.4°C) | 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) |
| Nov | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.8°C) | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) |
| Dec | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.8°C) | 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) |
Meteorological Service, JamaicaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jamaica 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.
Jamaica passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda
Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Jamaica
Visa FreeData: 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?
Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Jamaica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 53.3 in Jamaica.
How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Jamaica?
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 5.5 in Jamaica. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jamaica: 74).
What's the weather like in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Jamaica?
The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 89°F in Kingston. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Kingston gets 32.0 in.
What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?
The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Jamaica, the official languages are English and Jamaican Patois.
