Moving to Angola from Malaysia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Malaysia to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Malaysia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MY
0.7
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MY
13.9
AO
15.0

Malaysia 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

MY
$1,441
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MY
23.2
AO
2.4

Malaysia 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

MY
63.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MY
8.3t
AO
0.7t

Angola performs significantly better than Malaysia 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

MY
12.4
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MY
3.4%
AO
1.9%

Malaysia 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

MY
3.9%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MY
$33,600
AO
$7,200

Malaysia 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

MY
76.1 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MY
6.6
AO
58.9

Malaysia performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kuala Lumpur Rain: 95.6 in/yr (2427 mm)
90° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kuala Lumpur Luanda
Jan–Mar 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/75°F (33°/24°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Kuala Lumpur Luanda
Jan 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 92°/74°F (33.2°/23.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 92°/75°F (33.1°/23.7°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 91°/75°F (32.9°/23.9°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.6°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 90°/74°F (32.3°/23.2°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 90°/74°F (32.3°/23.1°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.9°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Malaysian Meteorological Department Malaysian Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malaysia 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.

Malaysia passport

Malaysia passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Malaysia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Angola passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Malaysia.

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?

Malaysia performs better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Malaysia.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Malaysia?

Malaysia 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 23.2 in Malaysia. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malaysia: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 90°F in Kuala Lumpur. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Kuala Lumpur gets 95.6 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Malaysia, the official languages are English and Malay.

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At a Glance

MY AO
Population 33,871,431 34,795,287
Currency Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages English, Malay Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +60 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999