Moving to Angola from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
AO
15.0

Angola performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
AO
2.4

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
AO
0.7t

Bahamas generally does better on environment, though Angola leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
20.5
AO
0.4

Bahamas performs 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
AO
$7,200

Bahamas performs 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
AO
58.9

Bahamas performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Bahamas, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Angola

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Angola?

With 0.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Angola can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bahamas and Angola.

Is Angola safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Bahamas?

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

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

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

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At a Glance

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