Moving to Angola from Washington

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Washington to Angola, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luanda averages 82°F vs 60°F in Olympia, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

WA
31.1%
AO
8.2%

Angola performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

WA
93.1%
AO
33.0%

Washington performs better than Angola across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

WA
5.3%
AO
14.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

WA
$87,768
AO
$7,200

Washington performs better than Angola across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

WA
79.2 yrs
AO
62.1 yrs

Washington performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Olympia Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1270 mm)
60° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Olympia Luanda
Jan–Mar 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) 76°/67°F (24°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Olympia Luanda
Jan 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C)
Feb 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C)
Mar 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C)
Apr 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C)
May 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C)
Jun 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C)
Jul 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C)
Aug 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C)
Sep 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C)
Oct 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C)
Nov 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C)
Dec 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.
Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Working remotely from Angola's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Washington and Angola.

How is healthcare in Angola compared to Washington?

Angola performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 60°F in Olympia. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Olympia gets 50.0 in.

What language do they speak in Angola?

The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Washington, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AO
Population 6,724,540 34,795,287
Currency United States Dollar ($) Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +244
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911