Moving to Angola from Chad

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Chad to Angola — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Chad to Angola, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,889 ↑ 5994% vs 2015

people born in Chad live in Angola · UN DESA

Who's moving to Angola?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Chad and Angola stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
AO
15.0

Angola performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TD
$130
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
AO
2.4

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad 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

TD
95.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
AO
0.7t

Chad 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

TD
0.0
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
AO
1.9%

Angola performs significantly better than Chad across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TD
1.1%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
AO
$7,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TD
59.1 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
AO
58.9

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Luanda
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month N'djamena Luanda
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chad 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.

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Chad

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

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?

With 0.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Angola can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Chad and Angola.

Is Angola safe for expats?

Angola performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Chad?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Angola, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD AO
Population 17,963,211 34,795,287
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Arabic, French Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +244
Time zones 1 1