Moving to Turkey from Angola

moving to

What to Expect

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

If you moved from Angola to Turkey, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ankara averages 64°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly cooler.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

Get free moving quotes to Turkey

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2022
200 ↓ 83% vs 2021

people moved from Angola to Turkey · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Turkey?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Turkey compared to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
TR
2.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
TR
6.5

Turkey 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
TR
$1,769
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
TR
21.7

Turkey 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
TR
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
TR
5.4t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Turkey 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
TR
22.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
TR
43.4%

Turkey 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%
TR
9.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
TR
$34,400

Turkey 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
TR
76.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
TR
19.4

Turkey 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

Ankara Rain: 15.0 in/yr (382 mm)
64° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Ankara
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 72°/48°F (22°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 83°/57°F (29°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 55°/37°F (13°/3°C)
View all months
Month Luanda Ankara
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C)

Data: Turkish State Meteorological Service Turkish State Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Turkey

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

Turkey passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Turkey 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 Turkey?

Connectivity is usually fine (Turkey: 22.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Turkey offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Turkey safe for expats?

Turkey performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkey is 2.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Turkey compared to Angola?

Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkey, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Turkey scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Ankara is 64°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Ankara receives around 15.0 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Turkey?

The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

Share this

At a Glance

AO TR
Population 34,795,287 83,047,706
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Turkish Lira (TRY)
Languages Portuguese Turkish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +90
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112