Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from New Jersey

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from New Jersey to Antigua and Barbuda — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from New Jersey to Antigua and Barbuda. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint John's averages 85°F vs 63°F in Trenton, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from New Jersey to Antigua and Barbuda, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
2,747 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Antigua and Barbuda · UN DESA

Who's moving to Antigua and Barbuda?

Top countries of origin for Antigua and Barbuda's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How New Jersey and Antigua and Barbuda stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NJ
30.0%
AG
18.9%

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NJ
91.9%
AG
96.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NJ
4.5%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NJ
$70,788
AG
$28,700

New Jersey performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NJ
77.5 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than New Jersey across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Trenton Rain: 46.5 in/yr (1180 mm)
63° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Trenton Saint John's
Jan–Mar 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/36°F (12°/2°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Trenton Saint John's
Jan 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting United States

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

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?

Working remotely from Antigua and Barbuda's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in New Jersey and Antigua and Barbuda.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to New Jersey?

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 63°F in Trenton. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Trenton gets 46.5 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

Both New Jersey and Antigua and Barbuda share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

AG
Population 8,791,894 100,335
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1268
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911