How Namibia compares across key indices
Cost of Living
40 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
59/100
Healthcare
45/100
Quality of Life
110/200
How far your money goes in Namibia
Cost of Living
40
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
30
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
40
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
42
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Namibia - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
59/100
Crime Index
45/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Namibia has 19 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $791 in Oshakati to $982 in Windhoek. Oshakati leads on safety, scoring 63/100. Oshakati ranks highest for quality of life at 117/200.
Oshakati
$791/mo
Oshakati
63/100
Oshakati
117/200
Windhoek
53/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windhoek | $982 | 56/100 | 114/200 | 53/100 | 43 |
| Rundu | $808 | 62/100 | 116/200 | 42/100 | 34 |
| Walvis Bay | $807 | 62/100 | 116/200 | 42/100 | 34 |
| Swakopmund | $794 | 63/100 | 117/200 | 41/100 | 32 |
| Oshakati | $791 | 63/100 | 117/200 | 41/100 | 32 |
| Rehoboth | $791 | 63/100 | 117/200 | 41/100 | 32 |
| Katima Mulilo | $791 | 63/100 | 117/200 | 41/100 | 32 |
| Otjiwarongo | $791 | 63/100 | 117/200 | 41/100 | 32 |
| Ondangwa | $791 | 63/100 | 117/200 | 41/100 | 32 |
| Okahandja | $791 | 63/100 | 117/200 | 41/100 | 32 |
| Grootfontein | $791 | 63/100 | 117/200 | 41/100 | 32 |
| Ongwediva | $791 | 63/100 | 117/200 | 41/100 | 32 |
| Keetmanshoop | $791 | 63/100 | 117/200 | 41/100 | 32 |
| Helao Nafidi | $791 | 63/100 | 117/200 | 41/100 | 32 |
| Tsumeb | $791 | 63/100 | 117/200 | 41/100 | 32 |
| Gobabis | $791 | 63/100 | 117/200 | 41/100 | 32 |
| Katutura | $791 | 63/100 | 117/200 | 41/100 | 32 |
| Ndiyona | $791 | 63/100 | 117/200 | 41/100 | 32 |
| LĂĽderitz | $791 | 63/100 | 117/200 | 41/100 | 32 |
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Verified school profiles for families comparing language model, grade range, credentials, and admissions next steps in Namibia. Tuition appears only when published in verified public sources.
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Healthcare system overview for Namibia
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Namibia
Pollution Index
40/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
20.0ug/m3
Moderate
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Namibia, answered with data
Namibia has a cost of living index of 40 relative to New York City (100). It is moderately affordable compared to the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $982 in Windhoek.
Namibia has a safety index of 59/100, making it generally safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Windhoek scores highest on safety at 56/100.
Windhoek ranks highest for quality of life in Namibia, scoring 114/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $982/mo for a single person.
Namibia scores 45/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it adequate by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Namibia's cost of living is roughly 60% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 70% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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