Antigua and Barbuda

Two sun‑kissed islands, a shared heritage, and a rhythm that sways between Caribbean bustle and tranquil bays.

Antigua and Barbuda sit between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic, offering historic harbors, pastel colonial towns and pristine beaches framed by gentle hills. English is the lingua franca, and the twin‑island nation blends British‑rooted customs with vibrant island festivals that celebrate music, sailing and local cuisine.

At a glance

Population101,489

CurrencyEast Caribbean Dollar (XCD)

1 XCD = 0.3700 USD

1 USD = 2.7026 XCD

Updated Jul 13, 2026, 5:56 AM UTCSource: numbeo

Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.

RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026

GroceriesPotentially similar cost levelSource category: Grocery | 2026

RestaurantPotentially less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026

Index year 2026Version 2026 Current (rolling)Source: Numbeo Cost of Living IndexVerified Jul 3, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC

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Numbeo Cost of Living Index

SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)

HealthcareMixedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)

PollutionLowSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)

TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)

Index year 2026Version 2026 Current (rolling)Source: Numbeo Cost of Living IndexVerified Jul 3, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC

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Numbeo Cost of Living Index

Visa and residency reference data is available for Citizenship by Investment, Long-Term Resident, Tourist / Visa Waiver, and 1 more.

Citizenship by Investment

Citizenship by Investment Programme
The Citizenship by Investment Unit says applicants and their families may obtain citizenship by making a qualifying economic contribution under one of the listed investment options.
- Full work rights

Long-Term Resident

Resident Permit (Class A)
Resident Permit route for applicants who have lawfully resided in Antigua and Barbuda for four years without interruption. The FAQ says holders may live, work, or study anywhere in Antigua and Barbuda and may later apply for citizenship after seven years of legal residence.
- 3 years, renewable
- Full work rights

Tourist / Visa Waiver

Tourist / Visa-Exempt Entry
The immigration visa-services pages list the United States among countries exempt from entry visas, and say visa-exempt holiday or business stays must not exceed six months.
- 6 months
- No work rights

Work (Employer-Sponsored)

Work Permit
Immigration Department materials reference the Work Permit Unit, and the fee schedule lists work-permit endorsement periods up to 1 year.
- 1 year, renewable
- Employer-sponsored only

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