Moving to Mexico from Angola

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
4 ↓ 60% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Mexico?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Angola and Mexico 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
MX
26.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
MX
12.0

Angola generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
MX
$1,368
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
MX
25.6

Mexico 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
MX
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
MX
3.6t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Mexico 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
MX
20.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
MX
45.0%

Mexico 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%
MX
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
MX
$22,400

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Mexico 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
MX
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
MX
11.9

Mexico 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

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Mexico City
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 74°/45°F (23°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 71°/47°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Luanda Mexico City
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C)

Data: Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Mexico

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

Mexico passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Mexico 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 Mexico?

With 20.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Mexico 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 Mexico.

Is Mexico safe for expats?

Angola generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mexico is 26.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Angola?

Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Mexico?

The official language in Mexico is Spanish. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO MX
Population 34,795,287 129,150,971
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Mexican Peso (MX$)
Languages Portuguese Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +52
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 911