Moving to Bahamas from Angola

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Angola to Bahamas? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
BS
16.2

Angola performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
BS
3.6t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Bahamas leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Angola across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
BS
$32,000

Bahamas performs significantly better than Angola across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
BS
12.8

Bahamas performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Nassau
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Luanda Nassau
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Angola passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahamas.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bahamas?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bahamas: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahamas offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Angola performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Angola?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO BS
Population 34,795,287 355,608
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +244 +1242
Time zones 1 1