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Antigua and Barbuda🌍
At a Glance
How Antigua and Barbuda compares across key indices
Cost of Living
82 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
59/100
Healthcare
66/100
Quality of Life
130/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Antigua and Barbuda
Cost of Living
82
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
62
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
82
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
86
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Moderate RiskHow safe residents feel in Antigua and Barbuda - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
59/100
Crime Index
43/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda has 1 city with Freedom Abroad estimates. Saint John’s has the lowest estimated monthly cost at $1,849. Saint John’s leads on safety, scoring 61/100. Saint John’s ranks highest for quality of life at 130/200.
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Saint John’s
$1,849/mo
Safest
Saint John’s
61/100
Best Quality of Life
Saint John’s
130/200
Best Healthcare
Saint John’s
67/100
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1 of 1 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint John’s | $1,849 | 61/100 | 130/200 | 67/100 | 35 |
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Families
Schools
Verified school profiles for families comparing language model, grade range, credentials, and admissions next steps in Antigua and Barbuda. Tuition appears only when published in verified public sources.
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1
Credential signals
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Healthcare
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Environment
CleanAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Antigua and Barbuda
Pollution Index
39/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
19.7ug/m3
Moderate
Environmental Quality
Air Quality100/100
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Antigua and Barbuda, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda has a cost of living index of 82 relative to New York City (100). It is comparable in cost to most US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,849 in Saint John’s.
Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?
Antigua and Barbuda has a safety index of 59/100, making it generally safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Saint John’s scores highest on safety at 61/100.
What is the best city in Antigua and Barbuda for expats and digital nomads?
Saint John’s ranks highest for quality of life in Antigua and Barbuda, scoring 130/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,849/mo for a single person.
How good is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda scores 66/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
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