Moving to Hong Kong from Angola

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Angola to Hong Kong? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Angola to Hong Kong, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese and English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Hong Kong compared to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
HK
0.4

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
HK
4.6t

Angola performs better than Hong Kong 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
HK
39.8
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

AO
392 kWh
HK
6,375 kWh

Hong Kong 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%
HK
3.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
HK
$64,400

Hong Kong 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
HK
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
HK
2.5

Hong Kong 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

Hong Kong Rain: 95.7 in/yr (2431 mm)
79° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Hong Kong
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 68°/61°F (20°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 83°/75°F (28°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 88°/80°F (31°/27°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 76°/68°F (24°/20°C)
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Month Luanda Hong Kong
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C)

Data: Hong Kong Observatory Hong Kong Observatory

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Hong Kong

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter Hong Kong.
Hong Kong passport

Hong Kong passport holder visiting Angola

Visa on Arrival
Hong Kong passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in 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 Hong Kong?

Connectivity is usually fine (Hong Kong: 39.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Hong Kong offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Hong Kong safe for expats?

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hong Kong is 0.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

What's the weather like in Hong Kong compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Hong Kong is 79°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Hong Kong receives around 95.7 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Hong Kong?

The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO HK
Population 34,795,287 7,276,588
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Hong Kong Dollar (HK$)
Languages Portuguese Chinese, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +244 +852
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999