Moving to Angola from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Lucia to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Lucia to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
AO
15.0

Saint Lucia 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

LC
$1,228
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
AO
2.4

Saint Lucia 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

LC
20.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
AO
0.7t

Saint Lucia 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

LC
10.8
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
AO
1.9%

Saint Lucia 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

LC
11.1%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
AO
$7,200

Saint Lucia 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

LC
79.0 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
AO
58.9

Saint Lucia performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Luanda
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Castries Luanda
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.
Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter Saint Lucia.

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?

Saint Lucia 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 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia 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 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Angola compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC AO
Population 167,122 34,795,287
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +244
Time zones 1 1