Moving to Angola from Japan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Japan to Angola — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Japan to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 69°F in Tokyo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Japan to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

JP
0.2
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JP
2.7
AO
15.0

Japan 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

JP
$5,365
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

JP
26.1
AO
2.4

Japan 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

JP
12.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JP
7.8t
AO
0.7t

Japan 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

JP
37.2
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JP
36.0%
AO
1.9%

Japan 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

JP
2.6%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JP
$46,300
AO
$7,200

Japan 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

JP
84.8 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JP
1.9
AO
58.9

Japan performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: National Tax Agency Japan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tokyo Rain: 62.9 in/yr (1598 mm)
69° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tokyo Luanda
Jan–Mar 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Tokyo Luanda
Jan 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Japan Meteorological Agency Japan Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan 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.

Japan passport

Japan passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Japan

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Angola has 0.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Angola safe for expats?

Japan performs better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Japan?

Japan 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 26.1 in Japan. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 69°F in Tokyo. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Tokyo gets 62.9 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.

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At a Glance

JP AO
Population 124,214,766 34,795,287
Currency Japanese Yen (¥) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Japanese Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +81 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110