Moving to Namibia from Argentina

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Argentina to Namibia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Argentina to Namibia, and you’d need to navigate life in Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Argentina to Namibia.

Living there in 2020
50 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in Argentina live in Namibia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Namibia?

Top countries of origin for Namibia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Namibia compared to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.3
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AR
8.8
NA
22.0

Argentina performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AR
$3,089
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AR
40.8
NA
5.4

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AR
29.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
NA
1.2t

Argentina generally does better on environment, though Namibia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AR
24.6
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AR
10.5%
NA
0.9%

Argentina generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
6.2%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$26,500
NA
$11,500

Argentina performs better than Namibia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
78.3 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
9.3
NA
29.4

Argentina generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.

Data: Federal Administration of Public Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Windhoek Rain: 14.5 in/yr (368 mm)
80° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Buenos Aires Windhoek
Jan–Mar 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Buenos Aires Windhoek
Jan 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina and Namibia. To live, work, or study long-term in Namibia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Namibia's immigration authority.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa on Arrival
Argentina passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Namibia.
Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Required
Namibia passport holders need a visa to enter Argentina.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Namibia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Namibia: 3.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Namibia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Namibia safe for expats?

Argentina performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Argentina?

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 40.8 in Argentina. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Argentina?

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.

What language do they speak in Namibia?

The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR NA
Population 46,245,668 2,727,409
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +54 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 10111