Angola Guide: Housing & Rentals

Finding accommodation can be a time-consuming task, especially in a foreign country. Our housing & rentals guide explains where to look for apartments and accommodation, how to deal with local estate agents and what to bear in mind before signing a rental contract.

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  Housing for expats

  The rental market in Angola

  Angola is an oil-rich country which mostly attracts expats working in the petroleum industry. The capital, Luanda, has long been seen as one of the most expensive cities for expats to live in, partly due to the astronomical rental prices.

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  The cost of living

  Why is Angola so expensive for expats?

  Angola, and Luanda in particular, is often ranked as one of the world’s most expensive places for expats. In Mercer’s 2011 Cost of Living Survey, Luanda was the most expensive city in the world. In 2012, it was second only to Tokyo.

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  Typical expat accommodation

  Housing & utilities in Angola

  Most expats moving to Angola find themselves living in compounds in Luanda, many of which are in the south of the city. Decent, secure accommodation is very hard to come by, which is partly why the costs prices are so high.

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  Finding accommodation

  The rental search in Angola

  If your company isn’t providing accommodation or you are keen to find your own property, there are limited options. Expats don’t tend to compete for the same type of housing as locals, but the severe shortage of good, secure housing makes finding something suitable a tough job.

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