Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Laos

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Laos 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

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LA
16.4
AG
7.5

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LA
$123
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LA
3.3
AG
29.0

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

LA
69.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LA
3.4t
AG
3.8t

Laos 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

LA
2.4
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LA
4.8%
AG
8.5%

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Laos leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LA
1.2%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$8,400
AG
$28,700

Laos 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

LA
68.2 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LA
37.8
AG
14.3

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Laos 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.

Vientiane Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1660 mm)
88° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vientiane Saint John's
Jan–Mar 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Vientiane Saint John's
Jan 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.

Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Laos 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 Laos

Visa on Arrival
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos.

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?

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Laos?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Laos leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 3.3 in Laos. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Laos, the official language is Lao.

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At a Glance

LA AG
Population 7,749,595 100,335
Currency Laotian Kip (LAK) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Lao English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +856 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191