Moving to Angola from Peru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Peru to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 72°F in Lima, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Peru.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

PE
5.7
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PE
12.7
AO
15.0

Peru 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

PE
$956
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PE
16.2
AO
2.4

Peru 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

PE
26.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PE
2.0t
AO
0.7t

Peru 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

PE
9.3
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PE
7.2%
AO
1.9%

Peru 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

PE
4.8%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PE
$15,100
AO
$7,200

Peru 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

PE
68.9 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PE
10.8
AO
58.9

Peru performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lima Luanda
Jan–Mar 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Lima Luanda
Jan 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Peru 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.

Peru passport

Peru passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Peru

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Angola: 0.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Angola offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Angola safe for expats?

Peru 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 5.7 in Peru.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Peru?

Peru 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 16.2 in Peru. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Peru: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 72°F in Lima. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lima gets 0.5 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Peru, the official languages are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PE AO
Population 32,275,736 34,795,287
Currency Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +51 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105