Moving to Angola from Latvia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Latvia to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 50°F in Riga, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Latvia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LV
3.6
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LV
9.8
AO
15.0

Latvia 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

LV
$3,034
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LV
33.8
AO
2.4

Latvia 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

LV
40.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LV
3.6t
AO
0.7t

Latvia 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

LV
26.4
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LV
1.1%
AO
1.9%

Latvia performs better than Angola across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LV
6.5%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LV
$37,800
AO
$7,200

Latvia 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

LV
75.9 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LV
4.8
AO
58.9

Latvia performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: State Revenue Service, Latvia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Riga Rain: 24.9 in/yr (633 mm)
50° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Riga Luanda
Jan–Mar 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Riga Luanda
Jan 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Latvia 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.

Latvia passport

Latvia passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Latvia

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

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?

Latvia performs better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Latvia.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Latvia?

Latvia 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 33.8 in Latvia. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Latvia: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 50°F in Riga. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Riga gets 24.9 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Latvia, the official language is Latvian.

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At a Glance

LV AO
Population 1,842,226 34,795,287
Currency Euro (€) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Latvian Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +371 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112