Moving to Argentina from Angola

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Angola to Argentina, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Buenos Aires averages 73°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Angola to Argentina, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
9

people born in Angola live in Argentina · UN DESA

Who's moving to Argentina?

Top countries of origin for Argentina's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
AR
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
AR
8.8

Angola generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
AR
$3,089
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
AR
40.8

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
AR
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
AR
4.0t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Argentina leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
AR
24.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
AR
10.5%

Argentina generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
AR
6.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
AR
$26,500

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina 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
AR
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
AR
9.3

Argentina performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

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

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Buenos Aires
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Luanda Buenos Aires
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C)

Data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Argentina

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

Argentina passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Argentina passport holders can enter Angola 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 Argentina?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Argentina has 24.6 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 Argentina safe for expats?

Angola generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO AR
Population 34,795,287 46,245,668
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages Portuguese Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +54
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911