Moving to India from Namibia

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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?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NA
12.4
IN
2.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
IN
15.4

India 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
IN
$346
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.4
IN
7.3

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India 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
IN
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
IN
2.2t

Namibia performs better than India 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
IN
2.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.9%
IN
66.5%

Namibia performs better than India 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%
IN
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
IN
$9,200

India generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NA
66.5 yrs
IN
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
IN
30.3

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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

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 Namibia Meteorological Service, India Meteorological Department 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

Namibia passport holder visiting India

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Namibia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to India.
India passport

India passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
India passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to 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 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

NA IN
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