Moving to Brazil from Angola

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Angola to Brazil.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
8,184 ↑ 9% vs 2015

people born in Angola live in Brazil · UN DESA

Who's moving to Brazil?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
BR
20.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
BR
15.7

Angola performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
BR
21.4

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil 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
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
BR
2.3t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Brazil 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
BR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
BR
1.5%

Brazil performs significantly better than Angola 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%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
BR
$18,600

Brazil generally does better on employment & economy, though Angola leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
BR
13.3

Brazil 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

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Brasilia
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Luanda Brasilia
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Brazil

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

Brazil passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Brazil 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 Brazil?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Brazil has 21.0 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 Brazil safe for expats?

Angola performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

Both Angola and Brazil share the same official language: Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO BR
Population 34,795,287 217,240,060
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages Portuguese Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 190