Moving to Indonesia from Namibia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Namibia to Indonesia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Namibia to Indonesia, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jakarta averages 89°F vs 80°F in Windhoek, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Namibia to Indonesia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
12.4
ID
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
ID
11.3

Indonesia 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
ID
$417
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.4
ID
6.9

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NA
43.0
ID
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
ID
2.9t

Namibia performs better than Indonesia 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
ID
4.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.9%
ID
29.7%

Indonesia 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%
ID
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
ID
$14,100

Indonesia 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
ID
73.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
ID
19.7

Indonesia 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

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Windhoek Jakarta
Jan–Mar 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) 87°/76°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
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Month Windhoek Jakarta
Jan 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C)
Feb 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C)
Mar 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C)
Apr 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C)
May 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C)
Jul 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C)
Aug 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C)
Oct 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C)
Nov 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)

Data: Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service, Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Indonesia

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

Indonesia passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Free
Indonesia 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 Indonesia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Indonesia has 4.9 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 Indonesia safe for expats?

Indonesia performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Namibia.

How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Namibia?

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in health coverage index. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 5.4 in Namibia. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.

What language do they speak in Indonesia?

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

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At a Glance

NA ID
Population 2,727,409 277,329,163
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana Indonesian
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +264 +62
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 10111 112