Moving to Maldives from Angola

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Angola to Maldives, and you’d need to navigate life in Maldivian. 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 Maldives compared to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
MV
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
MV
1.3

Maldives 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
MV
$2,288
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
MV
21.6

Maldives 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
MV
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
MV
3.6t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Maldives 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
MV
17.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
MV
15.7%

Angola generally does better on infrastructure, though Maldives leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
MV
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
MV
$22,400

Maldives 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
MV
76.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
MV
25.7

Maldives performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Maldives

Visa on Arrival
Angola passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives.
Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Maldives 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 Maldives?

Connectivity is usually fine (Maldives: 17.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Maldives offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Maldives safe for expats?

Maldives performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Maldives is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Maldives compared to Angola?

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Maldives, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Maldives scores 61 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What language do they speak in Maldives?

The official language in Maldives is Maldivian. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO MV
Population 34,795,287 390,164
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
Languages Portuguese Maldivian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +244 +960
Time zones 1 1