Moving to Bahrain from Angola

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Angola to Bahrain — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Angola and Bahrain stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
BH
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
BH
8.1

Bahrain performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
BH
$2,555
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
BH
7.4

Bahrain 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
BH
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
BH
23.9t

Angola performs better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
BH
17.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
BH
133.7%

Bahrain generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.1%
BH
1.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$3,129
BH
$30,597

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AO
64.8 yrs
BH
81.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
32.1
BH
7.3

Bahrain generally does better on family life, though Angola leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças (2016), Ministry of Finance - Kingdom of Bahrain (2016). How we calculate this

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

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Manama
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 71°/60°F (22°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 92°/78°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 99°/86°F (37°/30°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Luanda Manama
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Bahrain

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

Bahrain passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Bahrain passport holders need a visa to enter Angola.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bahrain?

With 17.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bahrain can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Angola and Bahrain.

Is Bahrain safe for expats?

Bahrain performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahrain is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Bahrain compared to Angola?

Bahrain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahrain, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Bahrain scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Manama is 86°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Manama receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Bahrain?

The official language in Bahrain is Arabic. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO BH
Population 39,040,039 1,600,366
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
Languages Portuguese Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +973
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 999