Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Kenya

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kenya to Antigua and Barbuda. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint John's averages 85°F vs 74°F in Nairobi, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Kenya.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KE
4.9
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KE
28.2
AG
7.5

Kenya 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

KE
$274
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KE
1.0
AG
29.0

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

KE
33.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KE
0.4t
AG
3.8t

Kenya 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

KE
1.9
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KE
33.2%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KE
5.7%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KE
$5,700
AG
$28,700

Kenya 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

KE
69.7 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KE
27.9
AG
14.3

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

Nairobi Rain: 40.3 in/yr (1024 mm)
74° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nairobi Saint John's
Jan–Mar 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Nairobi Saint John's
Jan 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Kenya Meteorological Department Kenya Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya 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.

Kenya passport

Kenya passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Kenya

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Kenya.

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?

Kenya 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 4.9 in Kenya.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Kenya?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 1.0 in Kenya. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

KE AG
Population 55,864,655 100,335
Currency Kenyan Shilling (KES) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Swahili English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +254 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999