Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Uganda

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Uganda to Antigua and Barbuda? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UG
8.8
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UG
16.0
AG
7.5

Uganda 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

UG
$139
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UG
1.7
AG
29.0

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

UG
60.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UG
0.2t
AG
3.8t

Uganda 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

UG
0.1
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UG
5.8%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UG
2.8%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UG
$2,800
AG
$28,700

Uganda generally does better on employment & economy, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UG
69.0 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UG
30.4
AG
14.3

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Uganda across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kampala Rain: 49.8 in/yr (1264 mm)
82° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kampala Saint John's
Jan–Mar 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Kampala Saint John's
Jan 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uganda 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.

Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Uganda

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Uganda 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?

Uganda 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 8.8 in Uganda.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Uganda?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 1.7 in Uganda. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uganda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 82°F in Kampala. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Kampala gets 49.8 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Uganda, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

UG AG
Population 46,205,893 100,335
Currency Ugandan Shilling (UGX) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Swahili English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +256 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999