Moving to Angola from Mauritius

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Mauritius to Angola — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Mauritius 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mauritius to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MU
2.2
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
AO
15.0

Mauritius 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

MU
$1,566
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
12.0
AO
2.4

Mauritius 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

MU
28.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
AO
0.7t

Mauritius 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

MU
25.7
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MU
22.0%
AO
1.9%

Mauritius 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

MU
6.1%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
AO
$7,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MU
74.9 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
12.1
AO
58.9

Mauritius performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Mauritius Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Louis Rain: 28.0 in/yr (711 mm)
85° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Louis Luanda
Jan–Mar 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Port Louis Luanda
Jan 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius 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.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Mauritius

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Angola has 0.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Angola safe for expats?

Mauritius performs better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Mauritius.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Mauritius?

Mauritius 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 12.0 in Mauritius. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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At a Glance

MU AO
Population 1,308,222 34,795,287
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +230 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112