Moving to United States from Angola

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Angola to United States, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Washington averages 66°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 States.

Moved in 2023
530 ↑ 29% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
US
6.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
US
14.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
US
$13,473
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
US
36.1

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States 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
US
14.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
US
13.6t

Angola generally does better on environment, though United States 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
US
37.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
US
28.2%

United States 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%
US
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
US
$73,600

United States 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
US
80.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
US
5.2

United States 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

Washington Rain: 41.5 in/yr (1055 mm)
66° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Washington
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 75°/51°F (24°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 85°/62°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 57°/35°F (14°/2°C)
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Month Luanda Washington
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
United States 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 States?

Connectivity is usually fine (United States: 37.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United States offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is United States safe for expats?

Angola generally does better on safety, though United States leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in United States is 6.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in United States compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 2.4 in Angola. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Washington is 66°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Washington receives around 41.5 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in United States?

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

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At a Glance

AO US
Population 34,795,287 337,341,954
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911