Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from South Carolina

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from South Carolina 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 66°F in Columbia, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from South Carolina to Antigua and Barbuda, based on official data.

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

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

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

SC
35.4%
AG
18.9%

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than South Carolina across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

SC
87.0%
AG
96.0%

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than South Carolina across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
4.9%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$49,914
AG
$28,700

South Carolina 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

SC
74.8 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than South Carolina 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.

Columbia Rain: 46.3 in/yr (1175 mm)
66° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Columbia Saint John's
Jan–Mar 47°/28°F (8°/-2°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/55°F (24°/13°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 55°/36°F (13°/2°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Columbia Saint John's
Jan 40°/22°F (4.3°/-5.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 56°/35°F (13.3°/1.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 67°/46°F (19.3°/7.6°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.1°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 90°/69°F (32.0°/20.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 88°/67°F (31.3°/19.6°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 80°/58°F (26.6°/14.5°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 68°/47°F (20.0°/8.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 55°/37°F (12.7°/2.6°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 42°/25°F (5.6°/-3.8°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?

Usually fine from major cities in Antigua and Barbuda. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to South Carolina?

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than South Carolina across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 66°F in Columbia. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Columbia gets 46.3 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

Both South Carolina and Antigua and Barbuda share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

AG
Population 4,625,364 100,335
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