Moving to Philippines from Angola

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Angola to Philippines, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Filipino.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
79 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in Angola live in Philippines · UN DESA

Who's moving to Philippines?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
PH
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
PH
9.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
PH
$560
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
PH
7.9

Philippines 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
PH
92.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
PH
1.5t

Angola performs better than Philippines 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
PH
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
PH
27.2%

Philippines 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%
PH
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
PH
$9,700

Philippines 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
PH
70.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
PH
22.2

Philippines 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

Manila Rain: 86.7 in/yr (2201 mm)
88° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Manila
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 91°/79°F (33°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 87°/77°F (30°/25°C)
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Month Luanda Manila
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C)

Data: Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Philippines

Visa Free
Angola passport holders can enter Philippines without a visa.
Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Philippines 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 Philippines?

With 7.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Philippines 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 Philippines.

Is Philippines safe for expats?

Angola generally does better on safety, though Philippines leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Angola?

Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Philippines?

The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO PH
Population 34,795,287 114,597,229
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Philippine Peso (₱)
Languages Portuguese English, Filipino
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +63
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911