Moving to Angola from Chile

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Chile.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CL
6.7
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CL
10.3
AO
15.0

Chile generally does better on safety, though Angola leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CL
$3,612
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CL
31.7
AO
2.4

Chile 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

CL
18.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CL
3.9t
AO
0.7t

Chile 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

CL
22.7
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CL
9.0%
AO
1.9%

Chile 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

CL
9.0%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CL
$29,500
AO
$7,200

Chile 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

CL
79.8 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CL
6.5
AO
58.9

Chile performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Chilean Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Santiago Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
73° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Santiago Luanda
Jan–Mar 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Santiago Luanda
Jan 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Dirección Meteorológica de Chile Dirección Meteorológica de Chile

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile 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.

Chile passport

Chile passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Chile passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.
Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Chile

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

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?

Chile 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 6.7 in Chile.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Chile?

Chile 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 31.7 in Chile. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chile: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 73°F in Santiago. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Santiago gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

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

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At a Glance

CL AO
Population 18,430,408 34,795,287
Currency Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Spanish Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +56 +244
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 131