Moving to Namibia from Bahrain

moving to

What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahrain 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.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

Get free moving quotes to Namibia

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
49 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in Bahrain 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 Bahrain.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
0.1
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
NA
22.0

Bahrain 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

BH
$2,555
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
NA
5.4

Bahrain 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

BH
68.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
NA
1.2t

Namibia performs significantly better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BH
18.7
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BH
133.7%
NA
0.9%

Bahrain 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

BH
1.2%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
NA
$11,500

Bahrain 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

BH
79.9 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
NA
29.4

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

Data: Ministry of Finance - Kingdom of Bahrain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manama Windhoek
Jan–Mar 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
View all months
Month Manama Windhoek
Jan 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain 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.

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bahrain passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Namibia.
Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Bahrain

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Namibia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahrain.

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?

Bahrain performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Bahrain.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Bahrain?

Bahrain 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 8.4 in Bahrain. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 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 Bahrain, the official language is Arabic.

Share this

At a Glance

BH NA
Population 1,540,558 2,727,409
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Arabic Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +973 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 10111