Moving to Angola from Benin

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Benin.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2017

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
1.1
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
24.8
AO
15.0

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BJ
$138
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.2
AO
2.4

Benin generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola 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

BJ
77.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BJ
0.5t
AO
0.7t

Benin generally does better on environment, though Angola leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BJ
0.3
AO
0.4
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BJ
1.0%
AO
1.9%

Angola generally does better on infrastructure, though Benin leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.6%
AO
14.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$1,658
AO
$3,129

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Benin leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BJ
61.0 yrs
AO
64.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
45.2
AO
32.1

Angola generally does better on family life, though Benin leads in education spending.

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Porto-novo Rain: 47.0 in/yr (1194 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Porto-novo Luanda
Jan–Mar — 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun — 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep — 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec — 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Porto-novo Luanda
Jan — 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb — 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar — 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr — 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May — 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun — 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul — 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug — 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep — 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct — 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov — 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec — 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN) Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin 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.

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Benin

Visa Free
Angola passport holders can enter Benin 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 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?

Benin generally does better on safety, though Angola leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Benin.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Benin?

Benin generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Angola, compared to 2.2 in Benin. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to None°F in Porto-novo. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Porto-novo gets 47.0 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Benin, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BJ AO
Population 14,814,460 39,040,039
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages French Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +229 +244
Time zones 1 1