Moving to Angola from Senegal
What to Expect
Considering a move from Senegal to Angola? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Senegal.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Angola performs significantly better than Senegal 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
Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Angola performs significantly better than Senegal across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Senegal 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
Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Senegal leads in unemployment 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
Senegal generally does better on family life, though Angola leads in literacy rate.
Data: Direction Generale des Impots et des Domaines, 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 | Dakar | Luanda |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) | 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) |
View all months
| Month | Dakar | Luanda |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) |
| Feb | 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) |
| Mar | 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) | 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) |
| Apr | 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) |
| May | 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) | 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) |
| Jun | 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) | 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) |
| Jul | 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) | 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) |
| Aug | 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) | 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) |
| Sep | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) | 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) |
| Oct | 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) | 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) |
| Nov | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) |
| Dec | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) | 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) |
Data:
Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Senegal 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.
Senegal passport holder visiting Angola
Visa Required
Angola passport holder visiting Senegal
Visa on ArrivalData: 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?
Angola performs significantly better than Senegal across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Angola compared to Senegal?
Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Angola, compared to 1.3 in Senegal. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Senegal: 50).
What's the weather like in Angola compared to Senegal?
The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 82°F in Dakar. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Dakar gets 14.9 in.
What language do they speak in Angola?
The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Senegal, the official language is French.
