Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Saudi Arabia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saudi Arabia 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saudi Arabia and Antigua and Barbuda stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SA
0.8
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SA
18.5
AG
7.5

Saudi Arabia 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

SA
$3,475
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SA
30.8
AG
29.0

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SA
91.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SA
18.5t
AG
3.8t

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SA
37.0
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SA
974.2%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SA
4.9%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SA
$49,600
AG
$28,700

Saudi Arabia performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SA
76.7 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SA
12.3
AG
14.3

Saudi Arabia 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.

Riyadh Rain: 4.4 in/yr (111 mm)
92° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Riyadh Saint John's
Jan–Mar 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Riyadh Saint John's
Jan 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: National Center for Meteorology National Center for Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.

Saudi Arabia passport

Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Saudi Arabia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia

Visa Required
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia.

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?

With 10.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Antigua and Barbuda can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Saudi Arabia and Antigua and Barbuda.

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

Saudi Arabia 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 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Saudi Arabia?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Saudi Arabia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SA AG
Population 35,354,380 100,335
Currency Saudi Riyal (SAR) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +966 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911