Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Saint Lucia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saint Lucia to Antigua and Barbuda? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Saint Lucia to Antigua and Barbuda.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Saint Lucia to Antigua and Barbuda.
people born in Saint Lucia 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.
- 6,811
- 4,963
- 4,173
- 2,747
- 1,865
- 1,189
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Saint Lucia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Saint Lucia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saint Lucia generally does better on environment, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Saint Lucia generally does better on employment & economy, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though Saint Lucia leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2014). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Castries | Saint John's |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Castries | Saint John's |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) |
| Feb | — | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) |
| Mar | — | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) |
| Apr | — | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) |
| May | — | 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) |
| Jun | — | 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) |
| Jul | — | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) |
| Aug | — | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) |
| Sep | — | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) |
| Oct | — | 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) |
| Nov | — | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) |
| Dec | — | 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) |
Saint Lucia Meteorological ServicesVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda
Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa FreeData: 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: 10.7 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 Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.0 in Saint Lucia.
How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in adult obesity rate. There are 29.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 42.3 in Saint Lucia. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).
What's the weather like in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Saint Lucia?
The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year.
What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?
Both Saint Lucia and Antigua and Barbuda share the same official language: English.
