Moving to Angola from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
AO
15.0

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Angola leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VC
$908
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
AO
2.4

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

VC
25.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
AO
0.7t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

VC
28.5
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
AO
1.9%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VC
18.7%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
AO
$7,200

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on employment & economy, though Angola leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VC
76.7 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
AO
58.9

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.
Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Angola passport holders can enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Angola?

Connectivity is usually fine (Angola: 0.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Angola offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Angola safe for expats?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Angola leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VC AO
Population 100,969 34,795,287
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1784 +244
Time zones 1 1