Moving to Angola from Spain

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Spain to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 68°F in Madrid, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Spain to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ES
0.7
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ES
3.5
AO
15.0

Spain 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

ES
$4,935
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ES
44.8
AO
2.4

Spain 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

ES
10.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ES
4.5t
AO
0.7t

Spain 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

ES
36.0
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ES
43.2%
AO
1.9%

Spain 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

ES
12.1%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ES
$46,400
AO
$7,200

Spain 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

ES
82.5 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ES
2.5
AO
58.9

Spain performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Agencia Tributaria, Spain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Madrid Rain: 16.6 in/yr (421 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Madrid Luanda
Jan–Mar 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Madrid Luanda
Jan 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Agencia Estatal de Meteorología Agencia Estatal de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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.

Spain passport

Spain passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Spain

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter Spain.

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?

Spain performs better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Spain.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Spain?

Spain 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 44.8 in Spain. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Spain: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 68°F in Madrid. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Madrid gets 16.6 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.

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At a Glance

ES AO
Population 47,163,418 34,795,287
Currency Euro (€) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +34 +244
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112