Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Kingdom to Antigua and Barbuda. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint John's averages 85°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from United Kingdom to Antigua and Barbuda.

Living there in 2020
1,038 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GB
1.0
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GB
2.4
AG
7.5

United Kingdom performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GB
$6,606
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GB
31.7
AG
29.0

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

GB
13.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GB
4.2t
AG
3.8t

United Kingdom generally does better on environment, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GB
41.4
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GB
14.3%
AG
8.5%

United Kingdom 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

GB
4.1%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
AG
$28,700

United Kingdom 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

GB
81.9 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
AG
14.3

United Kingdom performs better than Antigua and Barbuda 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.

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months London Saint John's
Jan–Mar 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month London Saint John's
Jan 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Met Office Met Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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 Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United Kingdom.

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?

United Kingdom performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 31.7 in United Kingdom. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 60°F in London. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

Both United Kingdom and Antigua and Barbuda share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GB AG
Population 67,791,400 100,335
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +44 +1268
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999