Antigua and Barbuda · Americas
St. John's
Best for: Anglo-Caribbean nomads who want a 2-year DNV and 365-beach island geography.
Mid-tier monthly cost
Full breakdown$2,690/mo
- Rent$1,400
- Groceries$400
- Dining out$400
- Transport$70
- Utilities$200
- Coworking$220
Climate at a glance
Year heatmapTropical (trade-wind)
Best months
- J
- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
Annual range: 25°–28°C
FIRE math at this cost
Run scenariosAnnual spend
$32,280
FIRE target (4% SWR)
$807,000
Coast-FIRE @ 7%/30yr
$106,013
Editorial estimates using the standard 4% Trinity-study rule. Run the FIRE calculator for sequence-of-returns risk, custom withdrawal rates, and country-specific tax assumptions.
Visa for nomads
High nomad-friendlyPathway
Digital nomad visa
Program
Nomad Digital Residence Visa
Typical max stay
24 months
2-year DNV — $1,500 single / $2,000 couple / $3,000 family application fee, $50K/yr income threshold. English-default Caribbean with Westminster legal system.
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with the relevant consulate before applying — visa programs change with little notice.
Field notes
The capital sits on the leeward coast of Antigua. Heritage Quay and the Redcliffe Quay tourist core are not where most long-stay nomads base — the southern coast (Falmouth Harbour, English Harbour, Jolly Harbour) is the quieter expat anchor. The Antigua Nomad Digital Residence Visa (2-year, $1,500 single / $2,000 couple, $50K/yr income) is among the more generous Caribbean DNVs. English is the default and the legal system is Westminster-derived. Hurricane season runs June–November; the island sits in the main Atlantic track but has avoided major direct hits in recent years.
Tropical with steady trade winds keeping the heat workable year-round (25–28°C). Dry season (December–April) is the postcard window — bright sun, calm seas, lowest humidity. Wet season (May–November) overlaps hurricane season; Antigua sits in the main Atlantic track but has avoided major direct hits in recent years (Irma 2017 was the most recent close call). Late summer humidity peaks around 78%. Atlantic-coast beaches are breezier and cooler than the Caribbean-facing west.
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Build your stack for St. John's
- Travel insuranceLong-term, nomad-friendly cover for your stay in St. John's
- Multi-currency bankingAvoid 4% conversion fees on foreign cards
- eSIM data planDay-one connectivity in St. John's
- Coworking & colivingDay passes, monthly memberships, verified workspaces in St. John's
- Flight dealsCheapest routes in and out of St. John's