Moving to Namibia from Hong Kong

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Hong Kong to Namibia.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

HK
0.4
NA
12.4

Hong Kong 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

HK
4.6t
NA
1.2t

Namibia performs significantly better than Hong Kong 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

HK
39.8
NA
3.9
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

HK
6,375 kWh
NA
1,231 kWh

Hong Kong performs better than Namibia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HK
3.9%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HK
$64,400
NA
$11,500

Hong Kong 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

HK
83.6 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HK
2.5
NA
29.4

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

See full quality of life comparison

Data: Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Hong Kong Rain: 95.7 in/yr (2431 mm)
79° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Hong Kong Windhoek
Jan–Mar 68°/61°F (20°/16°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/75°F (28°/24°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/80°F (31°/27°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 76°/68°F (24°/20°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Hong Kong Windhoek
Jan 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: Hong Kong Observatory Hong Kong Observatory, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hong Kong 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.

Hong Kong passport

Hong Kong passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Free
Hong Kong passport holders can enter Namibia without a visa.
Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Hong Kong

Visa Free
Namibia passport holders can enter Hong Kong 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?

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 Hong Kong and Namibia.

Is Namibia safe for expats?

Hong Kong performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.4 in Hong Kong.

What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Hong Kong?

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 79°F in Hong Kong. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Hong Kong gets 95.7 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 Hong Kong, the official languages are Chinese and English.

Compare further: Hong Kong vs. Namibia

Quality of Life Comparison · 11 statistics
Be 4.9 times more likely to be unemployed in Namibia
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Cost of Living Comparison · 7 categories - 2026 data
Namibia is 40.5% cheaper than Hong Kong overall
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Size Comparison · See true size
Hong Kong is about 744 times smaller than Namibia.
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At a Glance

HK NA
Population 7,276,588 2,727,409
Currency Hong Kong Dollar (HK$) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Chinese, English Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +852 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 10111