Moving to China from Angola

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Angola to China, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Beijing averages 64°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 China.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
CN
0.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
CN
17.4

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
CN
$1,487
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
CN
25.2

China 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
CN
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
CN
9.3t

Angola performs better than China across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
CN
41.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
CN
41.5%

China 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%
CN
4.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
CN
$22,100

China 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
CN
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
CN
6.8

China 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

Beijing Rain: 22.8 in/yr (578 mm)
64° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Beijing
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 42°/22°F (6°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 78°/55°F (26°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 51°/32°F (11°/0°C)
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Month Luanda Beijing
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 35°/15°F (1.6°/-9.4°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 39°/20°F (4.0°/-6.9°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 52°/31°F (11.3°/-0.6°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.2°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 80°/56°F (26.4°/13.2°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.2°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.6°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.4°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 78°/58°F (25.8°/14.2°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 66°/45°F (19.0°/7.3°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 50°/31°F (10.1°/-0.4°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 38°/20°F (3.3°/-6.9°C)

Data: China Meteorological Administration China Meteorological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting China

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

China passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
China 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 China?

Internet is rarely the blocker — China has 41.4 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 China safe for expats?

Angola generally does better on safety, though China leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in China is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in China compared to Angola?

China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.2 doctors per 10,000 people in China, compared to 2.4 in Angola. China scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Beijing is 64°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Beijing receives around 22.8 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in China?

The official language in China is Chinese. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO CN
Population 34,795,287 1,410,539,758
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Chinese Yuan (CN¥)
Languages Portuguese Chinese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +86
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110