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
Population
555Β 124
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
Costs
Housing cost
6/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
4/10
Safety
5/10
City-specific evidence is limited, so the score is conservative; nationwide guidance reports common theft, assault, and armed robbery, with limited emergency response.
Natural disaster resilience
7/10
Earthquake and tropical-cyclone hazards are low, but water scarcity, extreme heat, and occasional heavy-rain flooding can still disrupt local services.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
4/10
Internet speed
4/10
Internet stability
4/10
Electricity stability
5/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π΅πΉPortuguese
- π¨π³Chinese
- π§π·Brazilians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Beaches and sea
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Lower living costs
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βSmaller job market
- βSmaller expat scene
- βFewer corporate opportunities