Moving to Angola from Norway

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Norway to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 49°F in Oslo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Norway 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

NO
0.6
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NO
1.5
AO
15.0

Norway 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

NO
$9,523
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NO
51.7
AO
2.4

Norway 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

NO
8.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NO
7.2t
AO
0.7t

Norway 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

NO
45.9
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NO
2.0%
AO
1.9%

Norway 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

NO
3.6%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NO
$90,500
AO
$7,200

Norway 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

NO
82.5 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NO
2.3
AO
58.9

Norway performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Norwegian Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Oslo Rain: 30.0 in/yr (763 mm)
49° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Oslo Luanda
Jan–Mar 32°/22°F (0°/-6°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 59°/43°F (15°/6°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/51°F (19°/10°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Oslo Luanda
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.8°/-6.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 38°/26°F (3.5°/-3.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.5°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 69°/51°F (20.4°/10.6°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.2°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 68°/52°F (20.1°/11.3°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.5°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 49°/39°F (9.3°/3.8°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.5°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 31°/22°F (-0.5°/-5.6°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Norwegian Meteorological Institute Norwegian Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Norway 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.

Norway passport

Norway passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Norway

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

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 Norway and Angola.

Is Angola safe for expats?

Norway 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 Norway.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Norway?

Norway 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 51.7 in Norway. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Norway: 87).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 49°F in Oslo. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Oslo gets 30.0 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Norway, the official languages are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami.

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At a Glance

NO AO
Population 5,553,840 34,795,287
Currency Norwegian Krone (NOK) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +47 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112