Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Libya

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Libya 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 Libya.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LY
34.0
AG
7.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LY
$1,055
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

LY
21.6
AG
29.0

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

LY
54.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LY
8.7t
AG
3.8t

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Libya 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

LY
4.8
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LY
817.1%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LY
18.7%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LY
$17,700
AG
$28,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LY
77.2 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LY
11.2
AG
14.3

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though Libya leads in infant mortality.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tripoli Saint John's
Jan–Mar 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/62°F (27°/17°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Tripoli Saint John's
Jan 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Libya 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.

Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Libya 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 Libya

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

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 Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Libya?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 21.6 in Libya. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Libya: 62).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 78°F in Tripoli. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Tripoli gets 13.1 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

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

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At a Glance

LY AG
Population 7,137,931 100,335
Currency Libyan Dinar (LYD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +218 +1268
Time zones 1 1