Moving to Angola from New York

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from New York to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 58°F in Albany, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to New York.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NY
29.9%
AO
8.2%

Angola performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NY
89.7%
AO
33.0%

New York performs better than Angola across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NY
4.4%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NY
$91,992
AO
$7,200

New York performs better than Angola across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NY
77.7 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs

New York performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Albany Rain: 39.4 in/yr (1000 mm)
58° / 39°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Albany Luanda
Jan–Mar 37°/19°F (2°/-7°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/58°F (26°/14°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Albany Luanda
Jan 31°/15°F (-0.8°/-9.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 35°/17°F (1.4°/-8.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 44°/26°F (6.9°/-3.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 58°/37°F (14.6°/2.9°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 69°/47°F (20.8°/8.4°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.6°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 82°/61°F (27.9°/16.3°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.5°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 72°/52°F (22.3°/10.9°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 60°/40°F (15.4°/4.2°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 36°/21°F (2.1°/-6.0°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.
Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Angola cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New York and Angola are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to New York?

Angola performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Angola compared to New York?

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 58°F in Albany. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Albany gets 39.4 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In New York, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AO
Population 19,378,102 34,795,287
Currency United States Dollar ($) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +244
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911