Moving to Angola from Iraq

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Iraq.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

IQ
9.4
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IQ
21.5
AO
15.0

Angola performs significantly better than Iraq across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IQ
$843
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IQ
10.1
AO
2.4

Iraq 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

IQ
87.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IQ
5.2t
AO
0.7t

Angola performs significantly better than Iraq 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

IQ
14.4
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IQ
59.6%
AO
1.9%

Iraq 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

IQ
15.5%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IQ
$12,600
AO
$7,200

Iraq 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

IQ
73.2 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IQ
19.6
AO
58.9

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Baghdad Rain: 4.8 in/yr (123 mm)
87° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Baghdad Luanda
Jan–Mar 66°/43°F (19°/6°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 97°/67°F (36°/20°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 108°/74°F (43°/24°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 77°/50°F (25°/10°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Baghdad Luanda
Jan 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 63°/41°F (17.2°/5.1°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iraq 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.

Iraq passport

Iraq passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Iraq

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

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?

Angola performs significantly better than Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Iraq.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Iraq?

Iraq 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 10.1 in Iraq. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iraq: 59).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 87°F in Baghdad. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Baghdad gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Iraq, the official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.

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At a Glance

IQ AO
Population 40,462,701 34,795,287
Currency Iraqi Dinar (IQD) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +964 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 104