Moving to Angola from Kuwait

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kuwait to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 94°F in Kuwait City, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Kuwait.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

KW
9.2
AO
15.0

Kuwait 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

KW
$2,567
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KW
22.7
AO
2.4

Kuwait 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

KW
45.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KW
23.7t
AO
0.7t

Kuwait generally does better on environment, though Angola leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KW
1.0
AO
0.4
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KW
3850.5%
AO
1.9%

Kuwait generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KW
2.2%
AO
14.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

KW
$32,312
AO
$3,129

Kuwait performs better than Angola across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

KW
84.6 yrs
AO
64.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KW
7.0
AO
32.1

Kuwait performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Kuwait (2016), Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kuwait City Luanda
Jan–Mar 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Kuwait City Luanda
Jan 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait 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.

Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

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?

Kuwait 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 Kuwait.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Kuwait?

Kuwait 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 22.7 in Kuwait. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

KW AO
Population 4,865,298 39,040,039
Currency Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Arabic Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +965 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —