Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland to Antigua and Barbuda. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint John's averages 85°F vs 72°F in Lobamba, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Swaziland 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

SZ
12.7
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
AG
7.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
AG
29.0

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

SZ
66.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
AG
3.8t

Swaziland 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

SZ
2.3
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
37.6%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
AG
$28,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SZ
59.7 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
AG
14.3

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though Swaziland 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.

Lobamba Rain: 56.8 in/yr (1442 mm)
72° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Saint John's
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Lobamba Saint John's
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland 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.

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Swaziland 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?

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 Swaziland and Antigua and Barbuda.

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Swaziland?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ AG
Population 1,121,761 100,335
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Swazi English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +268 +1268
Time zones 1 1