General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | St. John’s |
| Country | Antigua & Barbuda |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.5% |
| Gdp | $1.636 billion |
| Size | 442.6 km² |
| Population | 97,118 |
| Population density | 219.4/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.99 |
| City population | 30.9% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 25∘C |
| Summer | 30∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | English |
| Population able to read | 98.8% |
| Population with a college degree | NA% |
| Population able to speak english | 76.2% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 47 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.6/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | LIAT |
| Main airport | V. C. Bird International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $NA |
| Cigarettes | $5.2 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $2.5 |
| Beer | $3 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $380/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $70/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $200/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $NA/10km |
| Petrol | $NA/l |
| Rental car | $NA/day |
| Public transportation | $NA/daypass |
| Bike rental | $NA/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 25% |
| Vat | 15% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $15000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 13.6/MBits |
| Tld | .ag |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 85% |
| Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, B, G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sundays |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Epicurean |
| Pharmacy | Best Drug |
| Drugstore | N/A |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Cricket |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Fungee and Pepperpot | A cornmeal and okra dish served with a spicy stew made with beef, pork, or goat | $8-12 |
| Ducana | A sweet potato dumpling served with a coconut sauce | $5-8 |
| Lobster | Fresh lobster caught locally and grilled, steamed, or boiled | $25-40 |
| Conch | A large sea snail served in a variety of dishes, including fritters, chowder, and salad | $10-15 |
| Goat water | A hearty stew made with goat meat, vegetables, and spices | $12-15 |
| Johnnycakes | A fried dough made with cornmeal and flour | $3-5 |
| Tamarind balls | A sweet and sour candy made from tamarind fruit | $2-4 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Wadadli Beer | Local beer brewed in Antigua | $5 |
| Cavalier Rum | Local rum distilled in Antigua | $6 |
| Shirley Heights Sunset Rum Punch | Signature cocktail made with rum, fruit juices, and grenadine | $7 |
| Coconut Water | Refreshing drink made from the juice of fresh coconuts | $2 |
| Ting | Popular grapefruit soda | $2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Antigua Black Pineapple | A sweet and juicy pineapple that is unique to Antigua | $5-$10 |
| Barbuda Sea Salt | A natural sea salt that is harvested from the salt flats of Barbuda | $5-$10 |
| Shirley Heights Lookout Postcard | A postcard with a view of the Shirley Heights Lookout, a historic fort that offers stunning views of English Harbour | $2-$5 |
| Nelson’s Dockyard Model Ship | A model ship of the HMS Victory, the flagship of Admiral Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar | $20-$50 |
| Antigua and Barbuda Flag | A flag of Antigua and Barbuda, the national flag of the country | $10-$20 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Commemorates the start of the new year. |
| Good Friday | March or April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. |
| Easter Monday | March or April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers. |
| Whit Monday | May or June | Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. |
| Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday | June | Celebrates the birthday of the Queen of Antigua and Barbuda. |
| Carnival | July | A week-long celebration with parades, music, and dancing. |
| Independence Day | November 1 | Commemorates the independence of Antigua and Barbuda from the United Kingdom. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | A holiday that follows Christmas Day. |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Antigua Observer |
| Online news | Antigua News Room |
| Tv | ABS TV |
| Radio | Observer Radio |