Angola

Lobito

#4 Top 5 cities

Lobito has a strong coastal and port position, but it still remains smaller and less equipped than Luanda.

Country overview

Population

393Β 079

Year-round temperatures

Day: 24°C aΕΎ 30°C

Night: 19°C aΕΎ 24°C

Climate

The climate is warm and coastal with little seasonal variation and relatively mild nights.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

4/10

Costs

Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 6/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

5/10

City-specific evidence is limited, so the score is conservative; nationwide theft and robbery risks remain relevant around transport and commercial areas.

Natural disaster resilience

7/10

Earthquake and tropical-cyclone hazards are low, but the low-lying coast and seasonal heavy rain create localized flooding and infrastructure risks.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 4/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 4/10
Electricity stability 5/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Long-term expats
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ΉPortuguese
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese
  • πŸ‡§πŸ‡·Brazilians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Good transport links
  • +Lower living costs

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Uneven neighborhood quality