Moving to Ghana from Angola

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
GH
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
GH
25.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
GH
$234
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
GH
1.4

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana 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
GH
89.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
GH
0.7t

Angola performs better than Ghana 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
GH
0.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
GH
6.3%

Ghana 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%
GH
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
GH
$6,700

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana 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
GH
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
GH
32.6

Ghana 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

Accra Rain: 29.2 in/yr (741 mm)
88° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Accra
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 88°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
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Month Luanda Accra
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C)

Data: Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Ghana

Visa Free
Angola passport holders can enter Ghana without a visa.
Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Ghana 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 Ghana?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Ghana has 0.6 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 Ghana safe for expats?

Angola generally does better on safety, though Ghana leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Ghana?

The official language in Ghana is English. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO GH
Population 34,795,287 33,107,275
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +233
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112