Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Zimbabwe to Antigua and Barbuda — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zimbabwe to Antigua and Barbuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
6.7
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
AG
7.5

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
$63
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.7
AG
29.0

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

ZW
56.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZW
0.8t
AG
3.8t

Zimbabwe generally does better on environment, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ZW
1.3
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZW
46.1%
AG
8.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZW
8.8%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
AG
$28,700

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
63.3 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
AG
14.3

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Zimbabwe 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.

Harare Rain: 33.1 in/yr (841 mm)
78° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Harare Saint John's
Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Harare Saint John's
Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Antigua and Barbuda has 10.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

Zimbabwe 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 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Zimbabwe?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.

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At a Glance

ZW AG
Population 15,121,004 100,335
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +263 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999