Moving to New Zealand from Angola

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Angola to New Zealand, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Wellington averages 62°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 New Zealand, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2020
1

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

Who's moving to New Zealand?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
NZ
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
NZ
6.6

New Zealand performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
NZ
$5,576
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
NZ
35.7

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand 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
NZ
12.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
NZ
6.0t

Angola generally does better on environment, though New Zealand 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
NZ
35.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
NZ
8.1%

New Zealand 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%
NZ
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
NZ
$48,800

New Zealand 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
NZ
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
NZ
3.4

New Zealand 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

Wellington Rain: 37.7 in/yr (957 mm)
62° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Wellington
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 69°/58°F (21°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 59°/49°F (15°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 56°/46°F (13°/8°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 64°/53°F (18°/12°C)
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Month Luanda Wellington
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C)

Data: New Zealand National Meteorological Service New Zealand National Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting New Zealand

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter New Zealand.
New Zealand passport

New Zealand passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
New Zealand 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 New Zealand?

With 35.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, New Zealand 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 New Zealand.

Is New Zealand safe for expats?

New Zealand performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Zealand is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in New Zealand compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 35.7 doctors per 10,000 people in New Zealand, compared to 2.4 in Angola. New Zealand scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in New Zealand compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Wellington is 62°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Wellington receives around 37.7 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in New Zealand?

The official languages in New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO NZ
Population 34,795,287 5,053,004
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages Portuguese English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +244 +64
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 111