Moving to Namibia from Guatemala
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Guatemala to Namibia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Guatemala 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
How Guatemala and Namibia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Guatemala 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
Guatemala generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Guatemala performs better than Namibia across all environment metrics.
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
Namibia performs significantly better than Guatemala across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Guatemala 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
Guatemala generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.
Data: Superintendence of the Tax Administration, 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 | Guatemala City | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Guatemala City | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH),
Namibia Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guatemala 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.
Guatemala passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Namibia passport holder visiting Guatemala
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?
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 Guatemala and Namibia.
Is Namibia safe for expats?
Guatemala 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 20.0 in Guatemala.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Guatemala?
Guatemala 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 12.8 in Guatemala. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guatemala: 59).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Guatemala?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 77°F in Guatemala City. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Guatemala City gets 46.7 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 Guatemala, the official language is Spanish.
Compare further: Guatemala vs. Namibia
At a Glance
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| Population | 17,703,190 | 2,727,409 |
| Currency | Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) | Namibian Dollar (NAD) |
| Languages | Spanish | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +502 | +264 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 110 | 10111 |