Moving to Hong Kong from Namibia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Namibia to Hong Kong.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Namibia and Hong Kong 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
HK
0.4

Hong Kong performs significantly 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

NA
1.2t
HK
4.6t

Namibia performs 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

NA
3.9
HK
39.8
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

NA
1,231 kWh
HK
6,375 kWh

Hong Kong performs significantly 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
HK
$64,400

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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
HK
2.5

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

See full quality of life comparison

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

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Hong Kong

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

Hong Kong passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Free
Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?

With 39.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong.

Is Hong Kong safe for expats?

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

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

The average high temperature in Hong Kong is 79°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Hong Kong receives around 95.7 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.

What language do they speak in Hong Kong?

The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.

Compare further: Namibia vs. Hong Kong

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Cost of Living Comparison · 7 categories - 2026 data
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Size Comparison · See true size
Namibia is about 744 times bigger than Hong Kong.
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At a Glance

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