Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Uruguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uruguay to Antigua and Barbuda, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint John's averages 85°F vs 71°F in Montevideo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Uruguay 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

UY
11.2
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UY
13.0
AG
7.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UY
$3,135
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UY
46.3
AG
29.0

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UY
16.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UY
2.6t
AG
3.8t

Uruguay performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UY
33.2
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UY
9.8%
AG
8.5%

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Uruguay leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UY
8.3%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UY
$30,700
AG
$28,700

Uruguay 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

UY
78.4 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UY
8.3
AG
14.3

Uruguay generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in literacy rate.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Montevideo Rain: 43.3 in/yr (1101 mm)
71° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Montevideo Saint John's
Jan–Mar 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/50°F (19°/10°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 61°/46°F (16°/8°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Montevideo Saint John's
Jan 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uruguay 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.

Uruguay passport

Uruguay passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Uruguay passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Uruguay

Visa Required
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders need a visa to enter Uruguay.

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 Uruguay and Antigua and Barbuda.

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Uruguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Uruguay.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Uruguay?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 46.3 in Uruguay. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uruguay: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 71°F in Montevideo. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Montevideo gets 43.3 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Uruguay, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

UY AG
Population 3,407,213 100,335
Currency Uruguayan Peso (UYU) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +598 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911