Moving to Dominica from Angola

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Angola to Dominica? 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 Dominica compared to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
DM
11.0

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
DM
11.2

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
DM
1.3t

Angola performs better than Dominica across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
DM
10.0%

Angola generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominica 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%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
DM
$15,900

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominica leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
DM
11.3

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

Data: 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

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Roseau
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Luanda Roseau
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Dominica passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Dominica 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 Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 19.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Angola generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Angola?

Dominica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

AO DM
Population 34,795,287 74,629
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +244 +1767
Time zones 1 1