Moving to Angola from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
AO
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
AO
15.0

Vanuatu 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

VU
$141
AO
$248
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
AO
2.4

Vanuatu 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

VU
57.0
AO
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
AO
0.7t

Vanuatu 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

VU
1.1
AO
0.4

Vanuatu performs better than Angola across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VU
5.1%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
AO
$7,200

Vanuatu 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

VU
75.1 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
AO
58.9

Vanuatu generally does better on family life, though Angola leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Luanda
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Port Vila Luanda
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu 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.

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Angola

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

Angola passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

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?

Vanuatu performs better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Vanuatu?

Vanuatu 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 1.6 in Vanuatu. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU AO
Population 308,043 34,795,287
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages Bislama, English, French Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +244
Time zones 1 1