Moving to Angola from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Pakistan 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

PK
4.2
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
AO
15.0

Pakistan 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

PK
$152
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
AO
2.4

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PK
105.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
AO
0.7t

Angola performs significantly better than Pakistan 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

PK
1.3
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
AO
1.9%

Pakistan 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

PK
5.5%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
AO
$7,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PK
69.7 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
AO
58.9

Pakistan generally does better on family life, though Angola leads in literacy rate.

Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Luanda
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Islamabad Luanda
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

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 Pakistan and Angola.

Is Angola safe for expats?

Pakistan 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 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Pakistan?

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in suicide rate. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Angola, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK AO
Population 242,923,845 34,795,287
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages English, Urdu Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +92 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15