Moving to Namibia from Dominica
What to Expect
Considering a move from Dominica to Namibia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Dominica to Namibia.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Namibia compared to Dominica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Dominica 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
Dominica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Namibia performs significantly better than Dominica across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Dominica 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
share of people below the poverty line
Namibia generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominica leads in gdp per capita.
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
Dominica generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.
Data: 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 | Roseau | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
View all months
| Month | Roseau | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Namibia Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.
Dominica passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Namibia passport holder visiting Dominica
Visa FreeData: 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?
Dominica 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 13.8 in Dominica.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Dominica?
Dominica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in health coverage index. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Dominica?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 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 Dominica, the official language is English.
