Moving to Andorra from South Africa

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What to Expect

Considering a move from South Africa to Andorra? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from South Africa to Andorra, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan. 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 Andorra compared to South Africa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZA
45.5
AD
2.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZA
24.5
AD
2.5

Andorra performs significantly better than South Africa across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZA
$1,354
AD
$5,519
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

ZA
8.1
AD
36.3

Andorra generally does better on health & wellbeing, though South Africa leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ZA
3.3
AD
51.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

ZA
72.0%
AD
94.0%

Andorra performs significantly better than South Africa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZA
28.0%
AD
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZA
$14,300
AD
$64,500

Andorra performs significantly better than South Africa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZA
65.3 yrs
AD
83.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZA
25.9
AD
3.4

Andorra generally does better on family life, though South Africa leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

South Africa passport

South Africa passport holder visiting Andorra

Visa Required
South Africa passport holders need a visa to enter Andorra.
Andorra passport

Andorra passport holder visiting South Africa

Visa Free
Andorra passport holders can enter South Africa 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 Andorra?

Connectivity is usually fine (Andorra: 51.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Andorra offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Andorra safe for expats?

Andorra performs significantly better than South Africa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Andorra is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 45.5 in South Africa.

How is healthcare in Andorra compared to South Africa?

Andorra generally does better on health & wellbeing, though South Africa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 36.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Andorra, compared to 8.1 in South Africa. Andorra scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (South Africa: 71).

What language do they speak in Andorra?

The official language in Andorra is Catalan. In South Africa, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu.

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At a Glance

ZA AD
Population 57,516,665 85,560
Currency South African Rand (ZAR) Euro (€)
Languages Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu Catalan
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +27 +376
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111