Moving to Romania from Angola

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Angola to Romania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Angola to Romania, and you’d need to navigate life in Romanian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bucharest averages 63°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Angola to Romania.

Living there in 2020
98 ↑ 476% vs 2015

people born in Angola live in Romania · UN DESA

Who's moving to Romania?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Romania compared to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
RO
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
RO
9.6

Romania 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
RO
$2,614
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
RO
34.7

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania 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
RO
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
RO
3.7t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Romania 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
RO
32.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
RO
7.4%

Romania 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%
RO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
RO
$40,500

Romania 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
RO
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
RO
5.8

Romania 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

Bucharest Rain: 23.4 in/yr (594 mm)
63° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Bucharest
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 74°/49°F (23°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 83°/57°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 51°/34°F (10°/1°C)
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Month Luanda Bucharest
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C)

Data: National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Romania

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

Romania passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Romania 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 Romania?

Connectivity is usually fine (Romania: 32.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Romania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Romania safe for expats?

Romania performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Romania is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Romania compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 34.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Romania, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Bucharest is 63°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Bucharest receives around 23.4 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Romania?

The official language in Romania is Romanian. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO RO
Population 34,795,287 18,519,899
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Romanian Leu (RON)
Languages Portuguese Romanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +40
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112