Moving to Angola from Bahrain

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
0.1
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
AO
15.0

Bahrain performs better than Angola across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BH
$2,555
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
AO
2.4

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

BH
68.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
AO
0.7t

Angola performs significantly better than Bahrain 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

BH
18.7
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BH
133.7%
AO
1.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BH
1.2%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
AO
$7,200

Bahrain 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

BH
79.9 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
AO
58.9

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

Data: Ministry of Finance - Kingdom of Bahrain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain 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.

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Angola

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

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 Bahrain and Angola.

Is Angola safe for expats?

Bahrain performs better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Bahrain.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Bahrain?

Bahrain 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 8.4 in Bahrain. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

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

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At a Glance

BH AO
Population 1,540,558 34,795,287
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Arabic Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +973 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999