Moving to Angola from Singapore

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Singapore 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

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Singapore.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SG
0.1
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SG
1.9
AO
15.0

Singapore performs better than Angola across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SG
$6,551
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SG
26.0
AO
2.4

Singapore 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

SG
23.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SG
9.8t
AO
0.7t

Singapore 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

SG
37.7
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SG
83.1%
AO
1.9%

Singapore 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

SG
3.5%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SG
$127,500
AO
$7,200

Singapore 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

SG
86.3 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SG
1.6
AO
58.9

Singapore performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Singapore Rain: 83.2 in/yr (2113 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Singapore Luanda
Jan–Mar 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Singapore Luanda
Jan 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Singapore Meteorological Service Singapore

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.

Singapore passport

Singapore passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Singapore passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.
Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Singapore

Visa Free
Angola passport holders can enter Singapore without a visa.

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?

Singapore performs better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Singapore?

Singapore 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 26.0 in Singapore. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.

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At a Glance

SG AO
Population 5,921,231 34,795,287
Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +65 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999