Moving to Angola from Laos

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Laos.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LA
16.4
AO
15.0

Angola performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LA
$123
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LA
3.3
AO
2.4

Laos performs better than Angola across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LA
69.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LA
3.4t
AO
0.7t

Angola performs significantly better than Laos 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

LA
2.4
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LA
4.8%
AO
1.9%

Laos 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

LA
1.2%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$8,400
AO
$7,200

Laos 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

LA
68.2 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LA
37.8
AO
58.9

Laos generally does better on family life, though Angola leads in education spending.

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.

Vientiane Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1660 mm)
88° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vientiane Luanda
Jan–Mar 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Vientiane Luanda
Jan 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.

Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Laos

Visa on Arrival
Angola passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos.

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 Laos across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Laos?

Laos performs better than Angola across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Angola, compared to 3.3 in Laos. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Laos, the official language is Lao.

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At a Glance

LA AO
Population 7,749,595 34,795,287
Currency Laotian Kip (LAK) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Lao Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +856 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191