Moving to Angola from Jamaica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jamaica to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Jamaica.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

JM
53.3
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JM
17.8
AO
15.0

Angola performs significantly better than Jamaica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

JM
$869
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

JM
5.5
AO
2.4

Jamaica 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

JM
22.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JM
2.8t
AO
0.7t

Jamaica 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

JM
15.0
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JM
12.4%
AO
1.9%

Jamaica 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

JM
4.4%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JM
$10,300
AO
$7,200

Jamaica 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

JM
75.8 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JM
11.2
AO
58.9

Jamaica performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Admministration of Jamaica, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kingston Rain: 32.0 in/yr (813 mm)
89° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kingston Luanda
Jan–Mar 87°/70°F (30°/21°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Kingston Luanda
Jan 87°/70°F (30.3°/21.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 88°/73°F (31.1°/22.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.6°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.2°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 91°/76°F (32.8°/24.3°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 91°/76°F (32.7°/24.2°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 90°/75°F (32.1°/24.0°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 89°/74°F (31.7°/23.4°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Meteorological Service, Jamaica Meteorological Service, Jamaica

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jamaica 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.

Jamaica passport

Jamaica passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Jamaica

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

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 Jamaica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 53.3 in Jamaica.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Jamaica?

Jamaica 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 5.5 in Jamaica. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jamaica: 74).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 89°F in Kingston. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Kingston gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Jamaica, the official languages are English and Jamaican Patois.

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At a Glance

JM AO
Population 2,818,596 34,795,287
Currency Jamaican Dollar (JMD) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages English, Jamaican Patois Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119