Angola

Benguela

#2 Top 5 cities

Benguela is a calmer coastal alternative with lower costs than Luanda, but a smaller market and weaker services.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 24°C aΕΎ 30°C

Night: 19°C aΕΎ 24°C

Climate

The coast stays warm all year and is somewhat drier than the tropical interior.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 5/10
Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 6/10
Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 4/10
Electricity stability 5/10

Community types

  • Long-term expats
  • Couples
  • Retirees

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ΉPortuguese
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese
  • πŸ‡§πŸ‡·Brazilians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Fewer corporate opportunities