Moving to Angola from Zimbabwe
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Zimbabwe to Angola — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Zimbabwe 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zimbabwe to Angola.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Angola performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zimbabwe generally does better on environment, though Angola leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Zimbabwe generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Zimbabwe performs better than Angola across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Harare | Luanda |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) |
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| Month | Harare | Luanda |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) |
| Feb | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) |
| Mar | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) | 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) |
| Apr | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) | 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) |
| Jun | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) | 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) |
| Jul | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) | 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) |
| Aug | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) | 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) |
| Sep | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) | 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) |
| Oct | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) | 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) |
| Nov | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) | 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) |
Meteorological Services DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Angola
Visa Free
Angola passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa FreeData: 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?
Angola performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Angola is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.
How is healthcare in Angola compared to Zimbabwe?
Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Angola, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Angola scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).
What's the weather like in Angola compared to Zimbabwe?
The average high temperature in Luanda is 82°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Luanda receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.
What language do they speak in Angola?
The official language in Angola is Portuguese. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.
Compare further: Zimbabwe vs. Angola
At a Glance
ZW
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AO
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121,004 | 34,795,287 |
| Currency | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) | Angolan Kwanza (AOA) |
| Languages | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language | Portuguese |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +263 | +244 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 999 | — |