Moving to South Africa from Andorra

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Andorra to South Africa? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Andorra to South Africa, and you’d need to navigate life in Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in South Africa compared to Andorra.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AD
2.6
ZA
45.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AD
2.5
ZA
24.5

Andorra performs better than South Africa across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AD
$5,519
ZA
$1,354
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AD
36.3
ZA
8.1

Andorra generally does better on health & wellbeing, though South Africa leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AD
51.1
ZA
3.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AD
94.0%
ZA
72.0%

Andorra performs better than South Africa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AD
3.7%
ZA
28.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AD
$64,500
ZA
$14,300

Andorra performs better than South Africa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AD
83.4 yrs
ZA
65.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AD
3.4
ZA
25.9

Andorra generally does better on family life, though South Africa leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Andorra and South Africa. To live, work, or study long-term in South Africa, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check South Africa's immigration authority.

Andorra passport

Andorra passport holder visiting South Africa

Visa Free
Andorra passport holders can enter South Africa without a visa.
South Africa passport

South Africa passport holder visiting Andorra

Visa Required
South Africa passport holders need a visa to enter Andorra.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from South Africa?

Connectivity is usually fine (South Africa: 3.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does South Africa offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is South Africa safe for expats?

Andorra performs better than South Africa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in South Africa is 45.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Andorra.

How is healthcare in South Africa compared to Andorra?

Andorra generally does better on health & wellbeing, though South Africa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in South Africa, compared to 36.3 in Andorra. South Africa scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Andorra: 79).

What language do they speak in South Africa?

The official languages in South Africa are Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu. In Andorra, the official language is Catalan.

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At a Glance

AD ZA
Population 85,560 57,516,665
Currency Euro (€) South African Rand (ZAR)
Languages Catalan Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +376 +27
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111