Moving to Angola from Uganda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uganda to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Uganda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UG
8.8
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UG
16.0
AO
15.0

Angola performs significantly better than Uganda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UG
$139
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UG
1.7
AO
2.4

Uganda 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

UG
60.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UG
0.2t
AO
0.7t

Uganda performs better than Angola across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UG
0.1
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UG
5.8%
AO
1.9%

Angola performs significantly better than Uganda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UG
2.8%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UG
$2,800
AO
$7,200

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Uganda leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UG
69.0 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UG
30.4
AO
58.9

Uganda performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, Uganda Revenue Authority, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kampala Rain: 49.8 in/yr (1264 mm)
82° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kampala Luanda
Jan–Mar 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Kampala Luanda
Jan 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uganda 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.

Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Uganda

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

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 Uganda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.8 in Uganda.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Uganda?

Uganda 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 1.7 in Uganda. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uganda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 82°F in Kampala. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Kampala gets 49.8 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Uganda, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

UG AO
Population 46,205,893 34,795,287
Currency Ugandan Shilling (UGX) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages English, Swahili Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +256 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999