Moving to Afghanistan from Angola

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Angola to Afghanistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Angola to Afghanistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kabul averages 67°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Angola to Afghanistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
AF
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
AF
24.1

Angola generally does better on safety, though Afghanistan leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
AF
$330
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
AF
2.5

Afghanistan 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

AO
60.0
AF
143.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
AF
0.3t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Afghanistan 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

AO
0.4
AF
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
AF
54.8%

Angola performs better than Afghanistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
AF
14.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
AF
$2,000

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Afghanistan leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
AF
53.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
AF
104.9

Angola generally does better on family life, though Afghanistan leads in education spending.

Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Kabul Rain: 12.3 in/yr (312 mm)
67° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Kabul
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 88°/56°F (31°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C)
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Month Luanda Kabul
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Afghanistan

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter Afghanistan.
Afghanistan passport

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Afghanistan passport holders need a visa to enter Angola.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Afghanistan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Afghanistan has 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Afghanistan safe for expats?

Angola generally does better on safety, though Afghanistan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Afghanistan is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Afghanistan compared to Angola?

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Afghanistan, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Afghanistan scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Kabul is 67°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Kabul receives around 12.3 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Afghanistan?

The official languages in Afghanistan are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO AF
Population 34,795,287 38,346,720
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Languages Portuguese Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +93
Time zones 1 1