Moving to Chile from Namibia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Namibia to Chile — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Namibia to Chile, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Namibia to Chile.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Chile performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics.
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
Chile generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Namibia generally does better on environment, though Chile leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Chile generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia leads in water stress level.
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
Chile generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in top income tax 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
Chile generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Inland Revenue Department (2016), Chilean Tax Administration (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Windhoek | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) |
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| Month | Windhoek | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) |
| Feb | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) |
| Mar | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) |
| Apr | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) |
| Jun | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) |
| Jul | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) |
| Aug | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) |
| Sep | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) |
| Oct | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) |
| Nov | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) |
Data:
Namibia Meteorological Service,
Dirección Meteorológica de Chile
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia and Chile. To live, work, or study long-term in Chile, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Chile's immigration authority.
Namibia passport holder visiting Chile
Visa Required
Chile passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Chile?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Chile has 23.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Chile safe for expats?
Chile performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Namibia.
How is healthcare in Chile compared to Namibia?
Chile generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Chile, compared to 5.5 in Namibia. Chile scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).
What's the weather like in Chile compared to Namibia?
The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.
What language do they speak in Chile?
The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.
Compare further: Namibia vs. Chile
At a Glance
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,092,816 | 19,859,921 |
| Currency | Namibian Dollar (NAD) | Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF) |
| Languages | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana | Spanish |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +264 | +56 |
| Time zones | 1 | 2 |
| Emergency number | 10111 | 131 |