Moving to Angola from Antigua and Barbuda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Antigua and Barbuda to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Antigua and Barbuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AG
10.7
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AG
7.5
AO
15.0

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Angola leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AG
$1,241
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AG
29.0
AO
2.4

Antigua and Barbuda 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

AG
19.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AG
3.8t
AO
0.7t

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on environment, though Angola leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AG
10.6
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AG
8.5%
AO
1.9%

Antigua and Barbuda 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

AG
11.0%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AG
$28,700
AO
$7,200

Antigua and Barbuda performs 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

AG
77.8 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AG
14.3
AO
58.9

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Saint John's Rain: 41.4 in/yr (1052 mm)
85° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Saint John's Luanda
Jan–Mar 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Saint John's Luanda
Jan 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

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Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.
Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Angola?

Connectivity is usually fine (Angola: 0.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Angola offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Angola safe for expats?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Angola leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Angola, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).

What's the weather like in Angola compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Antigua and Barbuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AG AO
Population 100,335 34,795,287
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1268 +244
Time zones 1 1