Moving to Namibia from Brazil

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Brazil 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 Brazil to Namibia.

Living there in 2020
558 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in Brazil 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 Brazil.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
NA
22.0

Brazil generally does better on safety, though Namibia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
NA
5.4

Brazil 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

BR
23.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
NA
1.2t

Brazil 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

BR
21.0
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
NA
0.9%

Brazil 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

BR
8.0%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
NA
$11,500

Brazil 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

BR
75.9 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
NA
29.4

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

Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Windhoek
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Brasilia Windhoek
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Free
Brazil passport holders can enter Namibia without a visa.
Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Free
Namibia passport holders can enter Brazil without a visa.

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?

Brazil generally does better on safety, though Namibia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Brazil?

Brazil 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 21.4 in Brazil. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 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 Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR NA
Population 217,240,060 2,727,409
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Portuguese Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +55 +264
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190 10111