Moving to Angola from Uruguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uruguay to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 71°F in Montevideo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Angola compared to Uruguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UY
11.2
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UY
13.0
AO
15.0

Uruguay generally does better on safety, though Angola leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UY
$3,135
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UY
46.3
AO
2.4

Uruguay 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

UY
16.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UY
2.6t
AO
0.7t

Uruguay 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

UY
33.2
AO
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UY
9.8%
AO
1.9%

Uruguay 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

UY
8.3%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UY
$30,700
AO
$7,200

Uruguay 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

UY
78.4 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UY
8.3
AO
58.9

Uruguay performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Dirección General Impositiva, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Montevideo Rain: 43.3 in/yr (1101 mm)
71° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Montevideo Luanda
Jan–Mar 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/50°F (19°/10°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 61°/46°F (16°/8°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Montevideo Luanda
Jan 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uruguay 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.

Uruguay passport

Uruguay passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Uruguay

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

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?

Uruguay generally does better on safety, though Angola leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Uruguay.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Uruguay?

Uruguay 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 46.3 in Uruguay. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uruguay: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 71°F in Montevideo. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Montevideo gets 43.3 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Uruguay, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

UY AO
Population 3,407,213 34,795,287
Currency Uruguayan Peso (UYU) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Spanish Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +598 +244
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911