Moving to Angola from Iceland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Iceland to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 45°F in Reykjavik, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

IS
2.4
AO
15.0

Iceland performs better than Angola across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IS
$6,927
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IS
45.2
AO
2.4

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iceland 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

IS
8.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IS
8.5t
AO
0.7t

Iceland 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

IS
38.2
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IS
0.4%
AO
1.9%

Iceland performs better than Angola across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IS
3.6%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IS
$66,500
AO
$7,200

Iceland 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

IS
83.6 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IS
1.6
AO
58.9

Iceland performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Directorate of Internal Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Reykjavik Rain: 31.4 in/yr (798 mm)
45° / 35°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Reykjavik Luanda
Jan–Mar 37°/28°F (3°/-2°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 48°/38°F (9°/4°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 54°/45°F (12°/7°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 39°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Reykjavik Luanda
Jan 35°/27°F (1.9°/-3.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 37°/28°F (2.8°/-2.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 38°/28°F (3.2°/-2.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 42°/33°F (5.7°/0.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 49°/38°F (9.4°/3.6°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 53°/44°F (11.7°/6.7°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 56°/47°F (13.3°/8.3°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 55°/46°F (13.0°/7.9°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 50°/41°F (10.1°/5.0°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 44°/36°F (6.8°/2.2°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 36°/27°F (2.2°/-2.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Icelandic Meteorological Office Icelandic Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iceland 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.

Iceland passport

Iceland passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Iceland

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

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 Iceland and Angola.

Is Angola safe for expats?

Iceland 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 Iceland.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Iceland?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iceland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Angola, compared to 45.2 in Iceland. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iceland: 89).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 45°F in Reykjavik. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Reykjavik gets 31.4 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Iceland, the official language is Icelandic.

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At a Glance

IS AO
Population 357,603 34,795,287
Currency Icelandic Króna (ISK) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Icelandic Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +354 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112