Moving to Namibia from Egypt

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Egypt to Namibia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Egypt 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?

Real numbers on people moving from Egypt to Namibia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
180 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Egypt 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

How Egypt and Namibia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EG
1.3
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EG
9.4
NA
22.0

Egypt 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

EG
$905
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

EG
6.8
NA
5.4

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

EG
105.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EG
2.5t
NA
1.2t

Namibia performs significantly better than Egypt across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

EG
10.8
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

EG
141.2%
NA
0.9%

Egypt 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

EG
7.3%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EG
$17,000
NA
$11,500

Egypt generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EG
74.5 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EG
17.7
NA
29.4

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

Data: Egyptian Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Cairo Rain: 1.0 in/yr (25 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Cairo Windhoek
Jan–Mar 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Cairo Windhoek
Jan 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA), Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Egypt 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.

Egypt passport

Egypt passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Egypt passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Namibia.
Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Egypt

Visa Required
Namibia passport holders need a visa to enter Egypt.

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?

With 3.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Namibia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Egypt and Namibia.

Is Namibia safe for expats?

Egypt performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Egypt.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Egypt?

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 6.8 in Egypt. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Egypt: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 82°F in Cairo. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Cairo gets 1.0 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 Egypt, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

EG NA
Population 107,770,524 2,727,409
Currency Egyptian Pound (EGP) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Arabic Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +20 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 122 10111