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Antigua And Barbuda

🇦🇬Antigua And Barbuda

America· Updated 06/03/2026

Information

Capital

St. John's

Population

94,300

Currency

East Caribbean Dollar (XCD EC$)

Languages

anglais, créole anglais

Continent

America

Calling code

+1-268

Timezone

America/Antigua

Area

443 km²

Government

parliamentary democracy

National day

November 1st - Independence Day

Internet domain

.ag

About

Antigua and Barbuda is a Caribbean state consisting of two main islands, Antigua and Barbuda, with a total area of 443 km². The capital is Saint John’s and the population is around 94,300 in 2025. The economy relies on tourism and is vulnerable to natural disasters like hurricanes.[1][2]

Safety

Risk level :Moderate risk level for tourists, with minor urban crime but low terrorist risk.

Risk areas

Saint John’s - Minor crime

Crime(Medium)

  • Avoid wearing visible valuables
  • Do not travel alone at night

Terrorism(Low)

  • Negligible risk, standard vigilance

Transport

  • Drive carefully, prefer official taxis

Natural risks(Seasonal hurricanes (June-November))

  • Follow weather alerts, have an evacuation plan

Health(Limited healthcare system, under-equipped hospitals)

  • Hepatitis A/B vaccines, typhoid recommended
  • Comprehensive travel insurance mandatory

Practical tips

  • Register your trip with MAEDI
  • Protect your belongings
  • Avoid isolated beaches at night

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center0
1-bedroom apartment in the city center273.45
1-bedroom apartment in the suburb0
3-bedroom apartment in the city center539.25
3-bedroom apartment in the suburb0

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal3.43
Meal for 2 mid-range restaurant34.55
McDonald's menu0
Local beer (0.5L)0
Cappuccino0
Water (1.5L)0
Bread (500g)0
Milk (1L)0
Eggs (12)0
Chicken (1kg)0
Apples (1kg)0
Bananas (1kg)0

Transport

Public transport ticket0
Monthly transport subscription0
Taxi ride (start)0
Taxi (1km)0
Gasoline (1L)0.48

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)68.25
Tennis court (1h weekend)46.35
Cinema0
Theater0

Health

General practitioner consultation0
Dentist consultation0
Antibiotic medications0
Cold medications (6 days)0

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)0
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)0
Public services for 85m² apartment0
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)0
Nike sports shoes0
International primary school (monthly)0

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V, 110V
Frequency60Hz
Plug typesType A, Type B

Emergency numbers

Police999
Ambulance999
Fire department999

Practical information

Driving side

Left

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants

Photos

Point de vue panoramique

Point de vue panoramique

Antigua And Barbuda

Kishawnie James

Point de vue panoramique

Point de vue panoramique

Antigua And Barbuda

Kishawnie James

Point de vue panoramique

Point de vue panoramique

Antigua And Barbuda

Gad Samuel

Point de vue panoramique

Point de vue panoramique

Antigua And Barbuda

Del Adams

Point de vue panoramique

Point de vue panoramique

Antigua And Barbuda

Gad Samuel

Monument emblématique

Monument emblématique

Antigua And Barbuda

Duren Williams

Monument emblématique

Monument emblématique

Antigua And Barbuda

Gad Samuel

Monument emblématique

Monument emblématique

Antigua And Barbuda

Gad Samuel

Monument emblématique

Monument emblématique

Antigua And Barbuda

Gad Samuel

Monument emblématique

Monument emblématique

Antigua And Barbuda

Duren Williams

Site UNESCO

Site UNESCO

Antigua And Barbuda

Mario Spencer

Site UNESCO

Site UNESCO

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Q L

Site UNESCO

Site UNESCO

Antigua And Barbuda

Mario Spencer

Site UNESCO

Site UNESCO

Antigua And Barbuda

Mario Spencer

Site UNESCO

Site UNESCO

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Frankentoon Studio

Parc national

Parc national

Antigua And Barbuda

Q L

Parc national

Parc national

Antigua And Barbuda

Duren Williams

Skyline de Saint John's

Skyline de Saint John's

Saint John's

Abdel Achkouk

Skyline de Saint John's

Skyline de Saint John's

Saint John's

Abdel Achkouk

Skyline de Saint John's

Skyline de Saint John's

Saint John's

Thomas Dudek

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