Moving to Brazil from Namibia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
61 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in Namibia live in Brazil · UN DESA

Who's moving to Brazil?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NA
12.4
BR
20.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
BR
15.7

Namibia generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NA
$1,068
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.4
BR
21.4

Brazil 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
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
BR
2.3t

Namibia generally does better on environment, though Brazil 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
BR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.9%
BR
1.5%

Brazil 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%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
BR
$18,600

Brazil 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
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
BR
13.3

Brazil 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

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Windhoek Brasilia
Jan–Mar 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Windhoek Brasilia
Jan 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service, Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Free
Namibia passport holders can enter Brazil without a visa.
Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Free
Brazil passport holders can enter Namibia 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 Brazil?

With 21.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Brazil can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Namibia and Brazil.

Is Brazil safe for expats?

Namibia generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Namibia.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Namibia?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 5.4 in Namibia. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.

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At a Glance

NA BR
Population 2,727,409 217,240,060
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +264 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 10111 190