Moving to Angola from Sweden

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sweden to Angola — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Sweden to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 52°F in Stockholm, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Sweden and Angola stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SE
1.1
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SE
2.1
AO
15.0

Sweden performs better than Angola across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SE
$7,770
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SE
71.5
AO
2.4

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SE
8.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SE
3.6t
AO
0.7t

Sweden 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

SE
40.4
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SE
3.6%
AO
1.9%

Sweden 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

SE
7.6%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SE
$64,200
AO
$7,200

Sweden 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

SE
82.7 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SE
2.3
AO
58.9

Sweden performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Stockholm Rain: 21.5 in/yr (546 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Stockholm Luanda
Jan–Mar 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Stockholm Luanda
Jan 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sweden 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.

Sweden passport

Sweden passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Sweden

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

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?

With 0.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Angola can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Sweden and Angola.

Is Angola safe for expats?

Sweden performs better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Sweden.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Sweden?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Angola, compared to 71.5 in Sweden. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sweden: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 52°F in Stockholm. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Stockholm gets 21.5 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Sweden, the official language is Swedish.

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At a Glance

SE AO
Population 10,483,647 34,795,287
Currency Swedish Krona (SEK) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Swedish Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +46 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112