Moving to Argentina from Namibia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Namibia to Argentina, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Namibia to Argentina.

Living there in 2020
2

people born in Namibia live in Argentina · UN DESA

Who's moving to Argentina?

Top countries of origin for Argentina's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Argentina compared to Namibia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NA
12.4
AR
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
AR
8.8

Argentina performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NA
$1,068
AR
$3,089
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.4
AR
40.8

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NA
43.0
AR
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
AR
4.0t

Namibia generally does better on environment, though Argentina leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NA
3.9
AR
24.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.9%
AR
10.5%

Argentina 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

NA
19.4%
AR
6.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
AR
$26,500

Argentina performs significantly better than Namibia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NA
66.5 yrs
AR
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
AR
9.3

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Windhoek Buenos Aires
Jan–Mar 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Windhoek Buenos Aires
Jan 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Feb 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C)
Mar 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C)
Apr 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C)
May 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C)
Jun 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C)
Jul 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C)
Aug 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C)
Oct 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C)
Nov 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C)

Data: Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service, Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia and Argentina. To live, work, or study long-term in Argentina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Argentina's immigration authority.

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Argentina

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

Argentina passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa on Arrival
Argentina passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Namibia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Argentina?

Connectivity is usually fine (Argentina: 24.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Argentina offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Argentina safe for expats?

Argentina performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Namibia.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Namibia?

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 5.4 in Namibia. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

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

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At a Glance

NA AR
Population 2,727,409 46,245,668
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +264 +54
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111 911