Moving to Angola from Colombia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Colombia to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 61°F in Bogota, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Colombia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CO
25.4
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CO
16.2
AO
15.0

Angola performs significantly better than Colombia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CO
$1,758
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CO
24.5
AO
2.4

Colombia 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

CO
24.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CO
1.8t
AO
0.7t

Colombia 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

CO
17.0
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CO
4.4%
AO
1.9%

Colombia 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

CO
9.6%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CO
$18,800
AO
$7,200

Colombia 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

CO
74.9 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CO
11.7
AO
58.9

Colombia performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Directorate of National Taxes and Customs (DIAN), The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bogota Rain: 31.5 in/yr (799 mm)
61° / 45°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bogota Luanda
Jan–Mar 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 61°/47°F (16°/9°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 60°/45°F (15°/7°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Bogota Luanda
Jan 62°/42°F (16.4°/5.6°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 62°/44°F (16.7°/6.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 62°/46°F (16.7°/7.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 61°/48°F (16.2°/8.7°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 60°/47°F (15.7°/8.3°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 59°/46°F (14.9°/7.7°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.3°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 60°/45°F (15.8°/7.1°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 61°/46°F (15.9°/7.7°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 61°/46°F (16.0°/7.9°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 61°/43°F (16.1°/6.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Colombia 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.

Colombia passport

Colombia passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Colombia

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

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?

Angola performs significantly better than Colombia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 25.4 in Colombia.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Colombia?

Colombia 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 24.5 in Colombia. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Colombia: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 61°F in Bogota. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Bogota gets 31.5 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

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

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At a Glance

CO AO
Population 49,059,221 34,795,287
Currency Colombian Peso (COP) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Spanish Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +57 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 123