Moving to Angola from Guatemala
What to Expect
Considering a move from Guatemala to Angola? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Guatemala to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Guatemala.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Guatemala generally does better on safety, though Angola leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Guatemala generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Guatemala generally does better on environment, though Angola leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Guatemala generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Guatemala performs better than Angola across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Guatemala performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.
Data: Superintendence of the Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Guatemala City | Luanda |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) | 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) |
View all months
| Month | Guatemala City | Luanda |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) |
| Feb | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) | 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) |
| Apr | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) |
| May | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) | 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) |
| Jun | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) | 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) | 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) |
| Aug | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) | 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) |
| Sep | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) | 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) |
| Oct | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) | 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) |
| Nov | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) |
| Dec | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) | 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guatemala 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.
Guatemala passport holder visiting Angola
Visa Required
Angola passport holder visiting Guatemala
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Guatemala 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 20.0 in Guatemala.
How is healthcare in Angola compared to Guatemala?
Guatemala 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 12.8 in Guatemala. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guatemala: 59).
What's the weather like in Angola compared to Guatemala?
The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 77°F in Guatemala City. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Guatemala City gets 46.7 in.
What language do they speak in Angola?
The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Guatemala, the official language is Spanish.
