Moving to Angola from Guinea-Bissau

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Guinea-Bissau to Angola — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Guinea-Bissau to Angola.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Guinea-Bissau to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

per 100,000 people per year

GW
1.1
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GW
30.5
AO
15.0

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on safety, though Angola leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GW
$247
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GW
2.1
AO
2.4

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau 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

GW
89.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GW
0.2t
AO
0.7t

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on environment, though Angola 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

GW
0.2
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GW
1.5%
AO
1.9%

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GW
3.2%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GW
$2,400
AO
$7,200

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea-Bissau leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GW
63.7 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GW
49.0
AO
58.9

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on family life, though Angola leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bissau Rain: 69.1 in/yr (1756 mm)
90° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bissau Luanda
Jan–Mar 92°/67°F (33°/20°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/66°F (33°/19°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/68°F (30°/20°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Bissau Luanda
Jan 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 90°/63°F (32.1°/17.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 92°/64°F (33.4°/17.7°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.3°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 89°/68°F (31.4°/20.0°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 88°/68°F (30.9°/20.1°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.2°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 86°/67°F (30.0°/19.3°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.5°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.6°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea-Bissau 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.

Guinea-Bissau passport

Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Guinea-Bissau

Visa on Arrival
Angola passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Angola has 0.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Angola safe for expats?

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on safety, though Angola leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Guinea-Bissau.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Guinea-Bissau?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Angola, compared to 2.1 in Guinea-Bissau. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea-Bissau: 37).

What's the weather like in Angola compared to Guinea-Bissau?

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 90°F in Bissau. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Bissau gets 69.1 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Guinea-Bissau, the official languages are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole.

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At a Glance

GW AO
Population 2,026,778 34,795,287
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +245 +244
Time zones 1 1