Moving to Angola from Ethiopia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

ET
8.6
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ET
17.7
AO
15.0

Angola performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ET
$86
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ET
1.1
AO
2.4

Ethiopia 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

ET
46.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ET
0.1t
AO
0.7t

Ethiopia performs better than Angola 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

ET
0.5
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ET
32.3%
AO
1.9%

Angola generally does better on infrastructure, though Ethiopia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ET
3.5%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ET
$2,800
AO
$7,200

Ethiopia generally does better on employment & economy, though Angola leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ET
68.2 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ET
33.5
AO
58.9

Ethiopia generally does better on family life, though Angola leads in literacy rate.

Data: Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Addis Ababa Rain: 45.9 in/yr (1165 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Addis Ababa Luanda
Jan–Mar 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Addis Ababa Luanda
Jan 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI) Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ethiopia 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.

Ethiopia passport

Ethiopia passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Ethiopia

Visa on Arrival
Angola passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.

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 Ethiopia and Angola.

Is Angola safe for expats?

Angola performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.6 in Ethiopia.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Ethiopia?

Ethiopia 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 1.1 in Ethiopia. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ethiopia: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 74°F in Addis Ababa. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Addis Ababa gets 45.9 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Ethiopia, the official language is Amharic.

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At a Glance

ET AO
Population 113,656,596 34,795,287
Currency Ethiopian Birr (ETB) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Amharic Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +251 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911