Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from United States

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United States 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 Washington, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

US
6.4
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

US
14.2
AG
7.5

United States 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

US
$13,473
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

US
36.1
AG
29.0

United States 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

US
14.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

US
13.6t
AG
3.8t

United States 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

US
37.8
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

US
28.2%
AG
8.5%

United States 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

US
3.6%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

US
$73,600
AG
$28,700

United States 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

US
80.6 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

US
5.2
AG
14.3

United States 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.

Washington Rain: 41.5 in/yr (1055 mm)
66° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Washington Saint John's
Jan–Mar 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Washington Saint John's
Jan 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°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?

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 States 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 6.4 in United States.

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

United States 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 36.1 in United States. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

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

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At a Glance

US AG
Population 337,341,954 100,335
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