Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Peru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Peru 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint John's averages 85°F vs 72°F in Lima, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PE
5.7
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PE
12.7
AG
7.5

Peru 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

PE
$956
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PE
16.2
AG
29.0

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

PE
26.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PE
2.0t
AG
3.8t

Peru 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

PE
9.3
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PE
7.2%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PE
4.8%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PE
$15,100
AG
$28,700

Peru 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

PE
68.9 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PE
10.8
AG
14.3

Peru 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.

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lima Saint John's
Jan–Mar 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Lima Saint John's
Jan 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Peru 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.

Peru passport

Peru passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Peru

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Peru 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?

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?

Peru 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 5.7 in Peru.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Peru?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Peru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 16.2 in Peru. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Peru: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 72°F in Lima. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Lima gets 0.5 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Peru, the official languages are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PE AG
Population 32,275,736 100,335
Currency Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +51 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105