Moving to Uruguay from Angola

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Angola to Uruguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Montevideo averages 71°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Uruguay compared to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
UY
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
UY
13.0

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
UY
$3,135
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
UY
46.3

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay 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
UY
16.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
UY
2.6t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Uruguay 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
UY
33.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
UY
9.8%

Uruguay 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%
UY
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
UY
$30,700

Uruguay 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
UY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
UY
8.3

Uruguay 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

Montevideo Rain: 43.3 in/yr (1101 mm)
71° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Montevideo
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 65°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 61°/46°F (16°/8°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
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Month Luanda Montevideo
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C)

Data: Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Uruguay

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

Uruguay passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Uruguay 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 Uruguay?

Connectivity is usually fine (Uruguay: 33.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Uruguay offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Uruguay safe for expats?

Angola generally does better on safety, though Uruguay leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Uruguay is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Uruguay compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Uruguay, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Uruguay scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Montevideo is 71°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Montevideo receives around 43.3 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Uruguay?

The official language in Uruguay is Spanish. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO UY
Population 34,795,287 3,407,213
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Languages Portuguese Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +598
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911