Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Saint Lucia

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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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Saint Lucia to Antigua and Barbuda.

Living there in 2020
706 ↑ 4% vs 2015

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.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
AG
7.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
AG
29.0

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

LC
20.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
AG
3.8t

Saint Lucia 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

LC
10.8
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
AG
$28,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
AG
14.3

Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

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)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor 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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Saint Lucia 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?

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 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Saint Lucia?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 6.5 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.

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At a Glance

LC AG
Population 167,122 100,335
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1758 +1268
Time zones 1 1