Moving to Kuwait from Angola

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Angola to Kuwait, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kuwait City averages 94°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Kuwait compared to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
KW
9.2

Kuwait 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
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
KW
22.9

Kuwait 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
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
KW
23.7t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Kuwait 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
KW
1.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
KW
3850.5%

Kuwait 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%
KW
2.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
KW
$50,800

Kuwait 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
KW
79.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
KW
7.4

Kuwait 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

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Kuwait City
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Luanda Kuwait City
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

Data: Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

Kuwait passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Kuwait 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 Kuwait?

Connectivity is usually fine (Kuwait: 1.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kuwait offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Kuwait safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Angola?

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO KW
Population 34,795,287 3,068,155
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages Portuguese Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112