Moving to Libya from Angola

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
LY
34.0

Angola performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
LY
21.6

Libya 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
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
LY
8.7t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Libya 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
LY
4.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
LY
817.1%

Libya 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%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
LY
$17,700

Libya generally does better on employment & economy, though Angola 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
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
LY
11.2

Libya 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

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Tripoli
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Luanda Tripoli
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Libya

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

Libya passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Libya 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 Libya?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Libya has 4.8 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 Libya safe for expats?

Angola performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Angola?

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Libya?

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

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At a Glance

AO LY
Population 34,795,287 7,137,931
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages Portuguese Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +218
Time zones 1 1