Moving to Angola from Togo

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
AO
15.0

Angola performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
AO
2.4

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Angola 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

TG
91.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
AO
0.7t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Angola leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TG
1.1
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
AO
1.9%

Angola generally does better on infrastructure, though Togo leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
AO
$7,200

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Angola leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TG
71.4 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
AO
58.9

Togo generally does better on family life, though Angola leads in literacy rate.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lome Rain: 34.5 in/yr (877 mm)
87° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Luanda
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Lome Luanda
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo 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.

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Togo

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

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 Togo and Angola.

Is Angola safe for expats?

Angola performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Togo?

Togo 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 0.8 in Togo. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG AO
Population 8,492,333 34,795,287
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages French Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +244
Time zones 1 1