Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Vietnam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vietnam 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Vietnam 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

VN
1.5
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VN
17.7
AG
7.5

Vietnam 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

VN
$690
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

VN
8.3
AG
29.0

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

VN
52.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VN
4.3t
AG
3.8t

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Vietnam 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

VN
21.7
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VN
18.1%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VN
1.6%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$13,700
AG
$28,700

Vietnam 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

VN
75.5 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
14.8
AG
14.3

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

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Hanoi Saint John's
Jan–Mar 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Hanoi Saint John's
Jan 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vietnam 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 Vietnam

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

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 Vietnam and Antigua and Barbuda.

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

Vietnam 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 1.5 in Vietnam.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Vietnam?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 8.3 in Vietnam. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.

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At a Glance

VN AG
Population 103,808,319 100,335
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Vietnamese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +84 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113