Moving to Angola from Dominica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominica to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
AO
15.0

Dominica 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

DM
$968
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
AO
2.4

Dominica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
AO
0.7t

Angola performs significantly better than Dominica across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DM
19.5
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
AO
1.9%

Dominica 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

DM
23.0%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
AO
$7,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
AO
58.9

Dominica performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Luanda
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Roseau Luanda
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Angola passport holders can enter Dominica 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?

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?

Dominica 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 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Dominica?

Dominica 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 11.2 in Dominica. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Dominica, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

DM AO
Population 74,629 34,795,287
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +244
Time zones 1 1