Moving to Namibia from Costa Rica
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Costa Rica to Namibia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Costa Rica 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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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Costa Rica to Namibia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Costa Rica 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
Costa Rica 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
Costa Rica 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
Costa Rica 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
Costa Rica 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
Costa Rica generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.
Data: Directorate General of Taxation of Costa Rica, 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 | San Jose | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/60°F (24°/16°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/62°F (26°/17°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/62°F (25°/16°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/61°F (24°/16°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | San Jose | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.4°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 75°/60°F (23.9°/15.3°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 77°/60°F (25.1°/15.8°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.4°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.0°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.9°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 77°/61°F (24.9°/16.3°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 77°/62°F (25.2°/16.7°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 78°/62°F (25.8°/16.5°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 78°/62°F (25.4°/16.4°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 76°/61°F (24.2°/16.3°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.8°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Data:
Instituto Meteorológico Nacional,
Namibia Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Costa Rica 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.
Costa Rica passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Namibia passport holder visiting Costa Rica
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Costa Rica 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 17.4 in Costa Rica.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Costa Rica?
Costa Rica 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 26.4 in Costa Rica. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Costa Rica: 81).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Costa Rica?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 77°F in San Jose. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while San Jose gets 73.5 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 Costa Rica, the official language is Spanish.
