Moving to United Kingdom from Angola

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Angola to United Kingdom, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — London averages 60°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 United Kingdom.

Moved in 2015
1,000

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

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in United Kingdom compared to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
GB
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
GB
2.4

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
GB
$6,606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
GB
31.7

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom 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
GB
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
GB
4.2t

Angola generally does better on environment, though United Kingdom 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
GB
41.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
GB
14.3%

United Kingdom 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%
GB
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
GB
$54,100

United Kingdom 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
GB
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
GB
3.8

United Kingdom 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

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda London
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 49°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 64°/48°F (18°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 72°/56°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 53°/43°F (12°/6°C)
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Month Luanda London
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C)

Data: Met Office Met Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting United Kingdom

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

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

Connectivity is usually fine (United Kingdom: 41.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United Kingdom offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is United Kingdom safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 2.4 in Angola. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in United Kingdom compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in London is 60°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. London receives around 22.0 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO GB
Population 34,795,287 67,791,400
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +244 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 999