Moving to Angola from Mexico

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mexico to Angola — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Mexico and Angola stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MX
26.1
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MX
12.0
AO
15.0

Mexico generally does better on safety, though Angola leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MX
$1,368
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MX
25.6
AO
2.4

Mexico 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

MX
30.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MX
3.6t
AO
0.7t

Mexico 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

MX
20.5
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MX
45.0%
AO
1.9%

Mexico 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

MX
2.8%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MX
$22,400
AO
$7,200

Mexico 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

MX
72.3 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MX
11.9
AO
58.9

Mexico performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SHCP, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Mexico City Luanda
Jan–Mar 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Mexico City Luanda
Jan 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico 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.

Mexico passport

Mexico passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Mexico

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

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?

With 0.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Angola can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Mexico and Angola.

Is Angola safe for expats?

Mexico generally does better on safety, though Angola leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 26.1 in Mexico.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Mexico?

Mexico 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 25.6 in Mexico. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Mexico, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

MX AO
Population 129,150,971 34,795,287
Currency Mexican Peso (MX$) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Spanish Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +52 +244
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 911