Moving to Angola from Turkey

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkey to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 64°F in Ankara, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TR
2.7
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TR
6.5
AO
15.0

Turkey 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

TR
$1,769
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TR
21.7
AO
2.4

Turkey 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

TR
39.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TR
5.4t
AO
0.7t

Turkey 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

TR
22.3
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TR
43.4%
AO
1.9%

Turkey 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

TR
9.4%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TR
$34,400
AO
$7,200

Turkey 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

TR
76.2 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TR
19.4
AO
58.9

Turkey performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Revenue Administration, Government of Turkey, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ankara Rain: 15.0 in/yr (382 mm)
64° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ankara Luanda
Jan–Mar 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Ankara Luanda
Jan 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Turkish State Meteorological Service Turkish State Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey 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.

Turkey passport

Turkey passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Turkey

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

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?

Turkey performs better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.7 in Turkey.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Turkey?

Turkey 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 21.7 in Turkey. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 64°F in Ankara. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ankara gets 15.0 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.

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At a Glance

TR AO
Population 83,047,706 34,795,287
Currency Turkish Lira (TRY) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Turkish Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +90 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112