Moving to Angola from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Mozambique to Angola, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
248 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Mozambique live in Angola · UN DESA

Who's moving to Angola?

Top countries of origin for Angola's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
AO
15.0

Mozambique generally does better on safety, though Angola leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MZ
$143
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
AO
2.4

Mozambique generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MZ
64.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
AO
0.7t

Mozambique generally does better on environment, though Angola leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MZ
0.2
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
AO
1.9%

Mozambique generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MZ
3.5%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
AO
$7,200

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Mozambique leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MZ
57.1 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
AO
58.9

Angola generally does better on family life, though Mozambique leads in education spending.

Data: Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Maputo Rain: 32.0 in/yr (814 mm)
81° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Luanda
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Maputo Luanda
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mozambique 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.

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa Free
Angola passport holders can enter Mozambique 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?

Mozambique generally does better on safety, though Angola leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Mozambique?

Mozambique generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Angola, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

Both Mozambique and Angola share the same official language: Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ AO
Population 31,693,239 34,795,287
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Portuguese Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119