Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Kuwait

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kuwait 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KW
0.2
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KW
9.2
AG
7.5

Kuwait 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

KW
$2,567
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KW
22.9
AG
29.0

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KW
45.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KW
23.7t
AG
3.8t

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Kuwait across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KW
1.5
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KW
3850.5%
AG
8.5%

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KW
2.1%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KW
$50,800
AG
$28,700

Kuwait 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

KW
79.1 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KW
7.4
AG
14.3

Kuwait generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kuwait City Saint John's
Jan–Mar 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Kuwait City Saint John's
Jan 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait 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.

Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kuwait 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 Kuwait

Visa Required
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders need a visa to enter Kuwait.

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?

Kuwait 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 0.2 in Kuwait.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Kuwait?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in health coverage index. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 22.9 in Kuwait. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

KW AG
Population 3,068,155 100,335
Currency Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +965 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112