Moving to Angola from Alaska

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Alaska to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 49°F in Juneau, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Alaska.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

AK
31.9%
AO
8.2%

Angola performs significantly better than Alaska across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

AK
90.8%
AO
33.0%

Alaska performs better than Angola across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AK
5.0%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AK
$75,882
AO
$7,200

Alaska performs better than Angola across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

AK
76.6 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs

Alaska performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Juneau Rain: 92.2 in/yr (2342 mm)
49° / 38°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Juneau Luanda
Jan–Mar 38°/28°F (3°/-2°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 56°/42°F (13°/6°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 61°/49°F (16°/10°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 42°/33°F (5°/0°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Juneau Luanda
Jan 35°/26°F (1.4°/-3.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 41°/30°F (4.9°/-1.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 57°/42°F (13.8°/5.7°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 62°/48°F (16.9°/9.1°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 63°/51°F (17.4°/10.8°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.1°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 57°/46°F (13.7°/7.7°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.9°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 40°/31°F (4.3°/-0.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.
Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Angola cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Alaska and Angola are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Alaska?

Angola performs significantly better than Alaska across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Angola compared to Alaska?

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 49°F in Juneau. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Juneau gets 92.2 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Alaska, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AO
Population 710,231 34,795,287
Currency United States Dollar ($) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +244
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911