Moving to Angola from Portugal
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Portugal to Angola — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Portugal to Angola. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 69°F in Lisbon, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Portugal to Angola, based on official data.
Who's moving to Angola?
Top countries of origin for Angola's foreign-born residents.
- 90,444
- 18,142
- 12,644
- 9,215
- 6,852
- 6,295
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7.5,292
Portugal
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Portugal to Angola.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Portugal performs better than Angola across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Portugal generally does better on environment, though Angola leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Portugal generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Portugal generally does better on employment & economy, though Angola leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Portugal performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.
Data: Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lisbon | Luanda |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) |
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| Month | Lisbon | Luanda |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) |
| Feb | 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) |
| Mar | 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) | 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) |
| Apr | 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) |
| May | 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) | 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) |
| Jun | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) | 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) |
| Jul | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) | 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) |
| Aug | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) | 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) |
| Sep | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) | 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) |
| Oct | 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) | 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) |
| Nov | 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) | 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) |
Instituto Português do Mar e da AtmosferaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Portugal 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.
Portugal passport holder visiting Angola
Visa Free
Angola passport holder visiting Portugal
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Portugal performs better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Portugal.
How is healthcare in Angola compared to Portugal?
Portugal 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 57.7 in Portugal. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Portugal: 88).
What's the weather like in Angola compared to Portugal?
The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 69°F in Lisbon. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lisbon gets 29.6 in.
What language do they speak in Angola?
Both Portugal and Angola share the same official language: Portuguese.
