Living in St. Johns
What it really costs to live in St. Johns, what you can earn, the visas that get you in, and the taxes you'll pay — for Antigua and Barbuda, updated 2026. St. Johns lies in Caribbean. Antigua and Barbuda's capital is Saint John's. The main language is English. The currency is the East Caribbean dollar.
Cost of Living in St. Johns
Full Monthly Breakdown for St. Johns
What You Can Earn in Antigua and Barbuda
Typical gross annual salaries in Antigua and Barbuda by sector (entry · median · senior). St. Johns pay usually sits around the national median.
| Sector | Entry | Median | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| it | €22 500 | €32 000 | €45 000 |
| retail | €10 000 | €14 000 | €19 500 |
| finance | €18 000 | €26 000 | €36 500 |
| education | €13 500 | €19 000 | €26 500 |
| healthcare | €15 500 | €22 000 | €31 000 |
| engineering | €19 500 | €28 000 | €39 000 |
| hospitality | €10 500 | €15 000 | €21 000 |
| construction | €14 000 | €20 000 | €28 000 |
Living in St. Johns: Safety, Health & Climate
St. Johns shares Antigua and Barbuda's wider quality-of-life profile. St. Johns has a tropical climate. Here is what daily life looks like on the things that matter most when you relocate.
Visa Routes to Antigua and Barbuda
Affording St. Johns is only half the question — you also need a visa that lets you stay in Antigua and Barbuda. The main routes:
- Investment route from about €230 000 (USD).
Taxes in Antigua and Barbuda
Top marginal rate 25%, VAT 15%. Special regime — Non-Citizen Investor Programme: Exemption from personal income tax
Settling into St. Johns
- Foreigners can open a local bank account in Antigua and Barbuda.
- Budget around €1 800 for first-month setup in St. Johns.
- Regulated professions needing credential recognition: Medicine, Law, Engineering, Accounting.
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How much does it cost to live in St. Johns?
A single person in central St. Johns should budget about €1 570/month, roughly €1 420 outside the centre. A family of four needs around €3 100/month.
Can I get a visa to live in Antigua and Barbuda?
Yes — the main route usually needs a job offer, with permanent residence reachable in about 0 years. See the full Antigua and Barbuda visa comparison for the route that fits you.
Sources: salaries, taxes, safety, healthcare and visa data from World Bank, OECD, the Global Peace Index and official government portals. Cost-of-living figures are community-sourced benchmarks — a guide, not a quote. Last reviewed 2026-05.
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