Moving to Angola from Oman

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Oman to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 91°F in Muscat, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

OM
0.3
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

OM
11.0
AO
15.0

Oman 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

OM
$1,444
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

OM
20.6
AO
2.4

Oman 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

OM
104.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

OM
18.7t
AO
0.7t

Angola performs significantly better than Oman across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

OM
10.9
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

OM
116.7%
AO
1.9%

Oman 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

OM
1.5%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$40,000
AO
$7,200

Oman 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

OM
76.9 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

OM
14.4
AO
58.9

Oman performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Oman, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Muscat Luanda
Jan–Mar 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Muscat Luanda
Jan 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman 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.

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Angola passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Oman.

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?

Oman performs better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Oman.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Oman?

Oman 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 20.6 in Oman. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Oman, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

OM AO
Population 3,764,348 34,795,287
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Arabic Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +968 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999