Moving to Sri Lanka from Angola

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Angola to Sri Lanka, and you’d need to navigate life in Sinhala and Tamil. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sri Lanka compared to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
LK
3.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
LK
11.5

Sri Lanka 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
LK
$507
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
LK
11.9

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sri Lanka 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
LK
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
LK
1.1t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Sri Lanka 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
LK
10.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
LK
90.8%

Sri Lanka 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%
LK
6.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
LK
$13,000

Sri Lanka 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
LK
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
LK
8.2

Sri Lanka generally does better on family life, though Angola leads in education spending.

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

Colombo Rain: 99.4 in/yr (2524 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Colombo
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 88°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 86°/77°F (30°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Luanda Colombo
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 88°/72°F (30.9°/22.3°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.6°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 89°/75°F (31.7°/23.7°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 89°/76°F (31.8°/24.6°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.5°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 87°/78°F (30.4°/25.5°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.2°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.1°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 86°/77°F (30.2°/24.8°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.8°C)

Data: National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Sri Lanka

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Angola passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka passport

Sri Lanka passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sri Lanka: 10.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sri Lanka offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sri Lanka safe for expats?

Sri Lanka performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sri Lanka is 3.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Sri Lanka compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sri Lanka leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Sri Lanka, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Sri Lanka scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Sri Lanka compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Colombo is 87°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Colombo receives around 99.4 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Sri Lanka?

The official languages in Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO LK
Population 34,795,287 23,187,516
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Languages Portuguese Sinhala, Tamil
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +244 +94
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119