Moving to Angola from Malta

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Malta to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 72°F in Valletta, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Malta.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MT
0.6
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MT
1.9
AO
15.0

Malta 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

MT
$5,706
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MT
45.1
AO
2.4

Malta 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

MT
21.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MT
3.2t
AO
0.7t

Malta 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

MT
44.5
AO
0.4
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MT
72.6%
AO
1.9%

Malta 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

MT
2.9%
AO
14.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$47,907
AO
$3,129

Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Angola leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MT
83.0 yrs
AO
64.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.7
AO
32.1

Malta performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Government of Malta - Inland Revenue (2016), Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Valletta Rain: 21.8 in/yr (553 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Valletta Luanda
Jan–Mar 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Valletta Luanda
Jan 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta 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.

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Malta

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

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?

Malta performs better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Malta?

Malta 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 45.1 in Malta. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.

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At a Glance

MT AO
Population 579,704 39,040,039
Currency Euro (€) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages English, Maltese Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +356 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —