Moving to Barbados from Angola

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Angola to Barbados, and you’d need to navigate life in English. 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 Barbados compared to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
BB
15.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
BB
10.0

Angola generally does better on safety, though Barbados leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
BB
$1,153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
BB
29.7

Barbados 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
BB
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
BB
2.5t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Barbados 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
BB
37.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
BB
87.5%

Angola generally does better on infrastructure, though Barbados leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
BB
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
BB
$17,400

Barbados generally does better on employment & economy, though Angola leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
BB
78.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
BB
9.6

Barbados 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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Barbados

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

Barbados passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Barbados 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 Barbados?

Connectivity is usually fine (Barbados: 37.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Barbados offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Barbados safe for expats?

Angola generally does better on safety, though Barbados leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Barbados is 15.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Barbados compared to Angola?

Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Barbados, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Barbados scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What language do they speak in Barbados?

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

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At a Glance

AO BB
Population 34,795,287 302,674
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Barbadian Dollar (BBD)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +244 +1246
Time zones 1 1