Moving to Guatemala from Angola

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
GT
20.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
GT
12.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
GT
$935
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
GT
12.8

Guatemala 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
GT
40.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
GT
1.1t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Guatemala 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
GT
3.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
GT
5.7%

Guatemala 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%
GT
2.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
GT
$12,700

Guatemala performs significantly better than Angola across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
GT
72.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
GT
26.2

Guatemala 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

Guatemala City Rain: 46.7 in/yr (1186 mm)
77° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Guatemala City
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 77°/55°F (25°/13°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 80°/61°F (27°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 76°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 74°/58°F (24°/14°C)
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Month Luanda Guatemala City
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Guatemala

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

Guatemala passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Guatemala 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 Guatemala?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Guatemala has 3.7 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 Guatemala safe for expats?

Angola generally does better on safety, though Guatemala leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Guatemala is 20.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Guatemala compared to Angola?

Guatemala generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Guatemala, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Guatemala scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Guatemala City is 77°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Guatemala City receives around 46.7 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Guatemala?

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

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At a Glance

AO GT
Population 34,795,287 17,703,190
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Languages Portuguese Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +502
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110