Places · Angola

Living in Lubango

Angola · desert

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Lubango is a mid-sized city of roughly 900,000 people near the mountains in Angola. The climate is desert. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors with average safety for the region. A typical month of living costs around $1,100. Healthcare is limited, so serious care may mean travelling, and the internet is generally reliable. People come here for hiking, quiet days, gardening and rural life.

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At a glance

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People
~900,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,100
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Climate
desert
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Safety
3/5
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Healthcare
2/5
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Internet
3/5
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Walkable
3/5
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Food
3/5
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Air
2/5Poor
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Water
2/5Bottled water advised

Who tends to love Lubango

All parameters

🛡️ Safety3/5
🏥 Healthcare2/5
🏛️ Public healthcare1/5
💳 Private healthcare1/5
📶 Internet3/5
🚶 Walkable3/5
🚌 Transit4/5
🍽️ Food3/5
📚 LibraryA proper library system · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options3/5
🌫️ Air2/5 · 21 µg/m³
🚰 Water2/5 · Bottled water advised
📈 PopularityGrowing
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+25%
👶 For kids2/5
🛂 Immigration2/5
🏛️ Stability3/5
💸 Tax friendly2/5
🧑‍💻 Business2/5
🕵️ Privacy2/5
🏦 State digital currencyResearch only
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
Bitcoin2/5
🌈 LGBTQ+2/5
🦂 Dangerous animals3/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid4/5
📸 Tourism3/5
👥 Crowding3/5
✈️ Airport4/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

📈 Popularity & prices: Growing

Accommodation prices have moved about +25% in the last 5 years.

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Good to know

⚠️ The honest downsides

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

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