Moving to Angola from Greece

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greece to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 72°F in Athens, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Greece.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GR
1.1
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GR
7.3
AO
15.0

Greece performs better than Angola across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GR
$3,454
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GR
63.7
AO
2.4

Greece 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

GR
23.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GR
5.0t
AO
0.7t

Greece 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

GR
43.0
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GR
20.7%
AO
1.9%

Greece 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

GR
11.0%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$36,300
AO
$7,200

Greece 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

GR
81.5 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.5
AO
58.9

Greece performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Athens Luanda
Jan–Mar 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Athens Luanda
Jan 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Greece

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

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?

Greece performs better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Greece.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Greece?

Greece 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 63.7 in Greece. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Greece, the official language is Greek.

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At a Glance

GR AO
Population 10,533,871 34,795,287
Currency Euro (€) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Greek Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +30 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112