Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Washington

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Washington 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 60°F in Olympia, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Washington 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 Washington.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

WA
31.1%
AG
18.9%

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

WA
93.1%
AG
96.0%

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Washington across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

WA
5.3%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

WA
$87,768
AG
$28,700

Washington performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

WA
79.2 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs

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

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Olympia Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1270 mm)
60° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Olympia Saint John's
Jan–Mar 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Olympia Saint John's
Jan 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°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?

From major Antigua and Barbuda cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Washington and Antigua and Barbuda are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Washington?

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 60°F in Olympia. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Olympia gets 50.0 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

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

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At a Glance

AG
Population 6,724,540 100,335
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