Moving to Namibia from Guam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guam to Namibia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Namibia compared to Guam.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GU
4.2
NA
12.4

Guam performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GU
0.0t
NA
1.2t

Guam performs better than Namibia 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

GU
1.8
NA
3.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GU
80.5%
NA
53.0%

Guam generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GU
5.4%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GU
$35,600
NA
$11,500

Guam 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

GU
77.5 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GU
11.5
NA
29.4

Guam performs better than Namibia across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guam 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.

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Guam

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

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?

Guam performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Guam.

What language do they speak in Namibia?

The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Guam, the official languages are Chamorro, English and Spanish.

Compare further: Guam vs. Namibia

Quality of Life Comparison · 7 statistics
Be 3.6 times more likely to be unemployed in Namibia
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Cost of Living Comparison · 7 categories - 2026 data
Namibia is 51.9% cheaper than Guam overall
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Size Comparison · See true size
Guam is about 1,515 times smaller than Namibia.
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At a Glance

GU NA
Population 169,086 2,727,409
Currency United States Dollar ($) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Chamorro, English, Spanish Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1671 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 10111