Moving to Oman from Angola

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Angola to Oman, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Muscat averages 91°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
OM
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
OM
11.0

Oman 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
OM
$1,444
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
OM
20.6

Oman 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
OM
104.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
OM
18.7t

Angola performs better than Oman across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
OM
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
OM
116.7%

Oman 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%
OM
1.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
OM
$40,000

Oman 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
OM
76.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
OM
14.4

Oman 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

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Muscat
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 100°/82°F (38°/28°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 97°/83°F (36°/28°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 87°/70°F (31°/21°C)
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Month Luanda Muscat
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C)

Data: Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Angola passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Oman.
Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Oman 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 Oman?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Oman has 10.9 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 Oman safe for expats?

Oman performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Oman compared to Angola?

Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Oman?

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

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At a Glance

AO OM
Population 34,795,287 3,764,348
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Omani Rial (OMR)
Languages Portuguese Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +968
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999