Moving to Namibia from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba 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 Cuba to Namibia.

Living there in 2020
710 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in Cuba 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 Cuba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
NA
22.0

Cuba 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

CU
$2,575
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
NA
5.4

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CU
31.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
NA
1.2t

Cuba 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

CU
2.9
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
NA
0.9%

Namibia generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
NA
$11,500

Cuba 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

CU
79.6 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
NA
29.4

Cuba performs better than Namibia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Havana Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1189 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Windhoek
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Havana Windhoek
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Namibia

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

Namibia passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Free
Namibia passport holders can enter Cuba 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?

Cuba performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Cuba?

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 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 Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU NA
Population 11,008,112 2,727,409
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Spanish Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +53 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106 10111