Moving to Angola from Cameroon

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cameroon to Angola — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cameroon to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CM
4.5
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
10.6
AO
15.0

Cameroon 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

CM
$246
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CM
1.3
AO
2.4

Cameroon 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

CM
101.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CM
0.4t
AO
0.7t

Cameroon generally does better on environment, though Angola 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

CM
2.2
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CM
1.6%
AO
1.9%

Cameroon generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CM
3.6%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CM
$4,800
AO
$7,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CM
63.3 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CM
48.7
AO
58.9

Cameroon performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yaounde Rain: 62.2 in/yr (1580 mm)
84° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yaounde Luanda
Jan–Mar 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Yaounde Luanda
Jan 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cameroon 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.

Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Cameroon

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Angola has 0.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Angola safe for expats?

Cameroon 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 4.5 in Cameroon.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Cameroon?

Cameroon 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 1.3 in Cameroon. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 84°F in Yaounde. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Yaounde gets 62.2 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Cameroon, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CM AO
Population 29,321,637 34,795,287
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages English, French Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +237 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112