Moving to El Salvador from Angola

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Angola to El Salvador.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
SV
7.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
SV
21.5

Angola performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
SV
$1,176
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
SV
15.5

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador 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
SV
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
SV
1.5t

Angola generally does better on environment, though El Salvador 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
SV
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
SV
13.2%

El Salvador 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%
SV
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
SV
$11,300

El Salvador 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
SV
75.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
SV
12.1

El Salvador 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

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda San Salvador
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 88°/68°F (31°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 86°/67°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 86°/65°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Luanda San Salvador
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C)

Data: Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter El Salvador.
El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
El Salvador 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 El Salvador?

Internet is rarely the blocker — El Salvador has 10.6 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 El Salvador safe for expats?

Angola performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in El Salvador is 7.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in El Salvador compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 15.5 doctors per 10,000 people in El Salvador, compared to 2.4 in Angola. El Salvador scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in El Salvador compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in San Salvador is 87°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. San Salvador receives around 70.0 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in El Salvador?

The official language in El Salvador is Spanish. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO SV
Population 34,795,287 6,568,745
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Salvadoran Colón (SVC)
Languages Portuguese Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +503
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911