Moving to Angola from Kenya

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Kenya 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

KE
4.9
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KE
28.2
AO
15.0

Angola performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KE
$274
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KE
1.0
AO
2.4

Kenya 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

KE
33.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KE
0.4t
AO
0.7t

Kenya performs better than Angola 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

KE
1.9
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KE
33.2%
AO
1.9%

Angola generally does better on infrastructure, though Kenya leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KE
5.7%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KE
$5,700
AO
$7,200

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KE
69.7 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KE
27.9
AO
58.9

Kenya performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nairobi Rain: 40.3 in/yr (1024 mm)
74° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nairobi Luanda
Jan–Mar 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Nairobi Luanda
Jan 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Kenya Meteorological Department Kenya Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya 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.

Kenya passport

Kenya passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Kenya

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

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 Kenya and Angola.

Is Angola safe for expats?

Angola performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.9 in Kenya.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Kenya?

Kenya 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 1.0 in Kenya. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

KE AO
Population 55,864,655 34,795,287
Currency Kenyan Shilling (KES) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages English, Swahili Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +254 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999