Moving to Russia from Angola

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Angola to Russia, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Moscow averages 48°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Angola to Russia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
509

people born in Angola live in Russia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Russia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
RU
6.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
RU
10.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
RU
$3,204
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
RU
38.3

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Russia 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
RU
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
RU
14.0t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Russia 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
RU
24.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
RU
4.1%

Russia 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%
RU
3.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
RU
$39,800

Russia 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
RU
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
RU
6.4

Russia 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

Moscow Rain: 27.2 in/yr (691 mm)
48° / 34°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Moscow
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 68°/52°F (20°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 36°/26°F (2°/-3°C)
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Month Luanda Moscow
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C)

Data: Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Russia

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

Russia passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Russia 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 Russia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Russia has 24.8 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 Russia safe for expats?

Angola generally does better on safety, though Russia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Russia is 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Russia compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Russia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Russia, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Russia scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Moscow is 48°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Moscow receives around 27.2 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Russia?

The official language in Russia is Russian. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO RU
Population 34,795,287 142,021,981
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Russian Ruble (RUB)
Languages Portuguese Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +7
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 112