Moving to Angola from Saudi Arabia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 92°F in Riyadh, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Saudi Arabia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

SA
0.8
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SA
18.5
AO
15.0

Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Angola leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SA
$3,475
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SA
30.8
AO
2.4

Saudi Arabia 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

SA
91.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SA
18.5t
AO
0.7t

Angola performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia 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

SA
37.0
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SA
974.2%
AO
1.9%

Saudi Arabia 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

SA
4.9%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SA
$49,600
AO
$7,200

Saudi Arabia 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

SA
76.7 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SA
12.3
AO
58.9

Saudi Arabia performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Department of Zakat and Income Tax, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Riyadh Rain: 4.4 in/yr (111 mm)
92° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Riyadh Luanda
Jan–Mar 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Riyadh Luanda
Jan 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: National Center for Meteorology National Center for Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.

Saudi Arabia passport

Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Saudi Arabia passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.
Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia.

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?

Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Angola leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia 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 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).

What's the weather like in Angola compared to Saudi Arabia?

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

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

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At a Glance

SA AO
Population 35,354,380 34,795,287
Currency Saudi Riyal (SAR) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Arabic Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +966 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911