Moving to Angola from Thailand

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Thailand to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 91°F in Bangkok, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Thailand.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

TH
4.8
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TH
25.4
AO
15.0

Angola performs significantly better than Thailand across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TH
$1,067
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TH
9.3
AO
2.4

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Thailand 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

TH
29.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TH
4.0t
AO
0.7t

Thailand 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

TH
17.5
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TH
23.0%
AO
1.9%

Thailand 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

TH
0.9%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TH
$21,100
AO
$7,200

Thailand 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

TH
77.7 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TH
6.5
AO
58.9

Thailand performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: The Revenue Department, Government of Thailand, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bangkok Rain: 59.0 in/yr (1498 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bangkok Luanda
Jan–Mar 91°/74°F (33°/23°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/78°F (34°/26°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Bangkok Luanda
Jan 90°/70°F (32.0°/21.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 93°/77°F (33.7°/24.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 95°/79°F (34.9°/26.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 93°/78°F (34.0°/25.6°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.4°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.0°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.5°/24.9°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.3°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.1°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 88°/69°F (31.3°/20.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Thai Meteorological Department Thai Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Thailand 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.

Thailand passport

Thailand passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Thailand

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Angola passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Thailand.

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?

Angola performs significantly better than Thailand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.8 in Thailand.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Thailand?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Thailand leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Angola, compared to 9.3 in Thailand. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Thailand: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 91°F in Bangkok. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Bangkok gets 59.0 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Thailand, the official language is Thai.

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At a Glance

TH AO
Population 69,648,117 34,795,287
Currency Thai Baht (THB) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Thai Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +66 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191