Moving to Namibia from Colombia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Colombia to Namibia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Colombia 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Windhoek averages 80°F vs 61°F in Bogota, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Colombia to Namibia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Colombia generally does better on safety, though Namibia leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Colombia generally does better on environment, though Namibia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Colombia generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Colombia generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Colombia generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.
Data: Directorate of National Taxes and Customs (DIAN), The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bogota | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/47°F (16°/9°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 60°/45°F (15°/7°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Bogota | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°/42°F (16.4°/5.6°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 62°/44°F (16.7°/6.5°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 62°/46°F (16.7°/7.6°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.6°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 61°/48°F (16.2°/8.7°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 60°/47°F (15.7°/8.3°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 59°/46°F (14.9°/7.7°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.3°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 60°/45°F (15.8°/7.1°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 61°/46°F (15.9°/7.7°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 61°/46°F (16.0°/7.9°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 61°/43°F (16.1°/6.3°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Data:
Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies,
Namibia Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Colombia 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.
Colombia passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Namibia passport holder visiting Colombia
Visa Online (e-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?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Namibia has 3.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Namibia safe for expats?
Colombia 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 25.4 in Colombia.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Colombia?
Colombia 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 24.5 in Colombia. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Colombia: 80).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Colombia?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 61°F in Bogota. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bogota gets 31.5 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 Colombia, the official language is Spanish.
