Moving to India from Namibia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Namibia to India? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in India compared to Namibia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
India 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India 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 performs better than India across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Namibia performs better than India across all infrastructure metrics.
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
India generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in gdp per capita.
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
Namibia generally does better on family life, though India leads in life expectancy.
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Windhoek | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) |
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| Month | Windhoek | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) |
| Feb | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) |
| Mar | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) |
| Apr | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) |
| May | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) |
| Jun | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) |
| Jul | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) |
| Aug | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) |
| Sep | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) |
| Oct | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) |
| Nov | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) |
Data:
Namibia Meteorological Service,
India Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia and India. To live, work, or study long-term in India, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check India's immigration authority.
Namibia passport holder visiting India
Visa Online (e-Visa)
India passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa Online (e-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 India?
Connectivity is usually fine (India: 2.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does India offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is India safe for expats?
India performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Namibia.
How is healthcare in India compared to Namibia?
Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 5.4 in Namibia. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).
What's the weather like in India compared to Namibia?
The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.
What language do they speak in India?
The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.
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At a Glance
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IN
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,727,409 | 1,389,637,446 |
| Currency | Namibian Dollar (NAD) | Indian Rupee (₹) |
| Languages | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana | English, Hindi, Tamil |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +264 | +91 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 10111 | 112 |