Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Mauritius

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MU
2.2
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
AG
7.5

Mauritius 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

MU
$1,566
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
12.0
AG
29.0

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MU
28.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
AG
3.8t

Mauritius 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

MU
25.7
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MU
22.0%
AG
8.5%

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritius leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MU
6.1%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
AG
$28,700

Mauritius 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

MU
74.9 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
12.1
AG
14.3

Mauritius 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.

Port Louis Rain: 28.0 in/yr (711 mm)
85° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Louis Saint John's
Jan–Mar 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Port Louis Saint John's
Jan 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius 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.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Mauritius

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

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?

Mauritius 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 2.2 in Mauritius.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Mauritius?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 12.0 in Mauritius. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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At a Glance

MU AG
Population 1,308,222 100,335
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +230 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112