Moving to Japan from Angola

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Angola to Japan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Angola to Japan, and you’d need to navigate life in Japanese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tokyo averages 69°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Angola to Japan, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
203 ↑ 783% vs 2022

people moved from Angola to Japan · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Japan?

Top countries of origin for Japan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Angola and Japan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
JP
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
JP
2.7

Japan performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
JP
$5,365
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
JP
26.1

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan 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
JP
12.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
JP
7.8t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Japan 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
JP
37.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
JP
36.0%

Japan 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%
JP
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
JP
$46,300

Japan 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
JP
84.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
JP
1.9

Japan 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

Tokyo Rain: 62.9 in/yr (1598 mm)
69° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Tokyo
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 53°/37°F (12°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 73°/58°F (23°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 63°/49°F (17°/9°C)
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Month Luanda Tokyo
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C)

Data: Japan Meteorological Agency Japan Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Japan

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

Japan passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Japan 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 Japan?

With 37.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Japan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Angola and Japan.

Is Japan safe for expats?

Japan performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Japan is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Japan compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 26.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Japan, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Japan scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Tokyo is 69°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Tokyo receives around 62.9 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Japan?

The official language in Japan is Japanese. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO JP
Population 34,795,287 124,214,766
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Japanese Yen (¥)
Languages Portuguese Japanese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +244 +81
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110