Moving to Pakistan from Angola

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Angola to Pakistan, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Urdu. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
PK
4.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
PK
11.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
PK
10.8

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
PK
0.8t

Angola performs better than Pakistan 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
PK
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
PK
162.1%

Pakistan 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%
PK
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
PK
$5,600

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan 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
PK
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
PK
54.0

Angola generally does better on family life, though Pakistan leads in life expectancy.

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

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Islamabad
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 69°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 95°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 94°/74°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 78°/48°F (26°/9°C)
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Month Luanda Islamabad
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

Pakistan passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Pakistan 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 Pakistan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Pakistan has 1.3 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 Pakistan safe for expats?

Angola generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Angola?

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in suicide rate. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO PK
Population 34,795,287 242,923,845
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages Portuguese English, Urdu
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +244 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15