Moving to Pakistan from Namibia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Namibia to Pakistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Namibia to Pakistan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Karachi averages 90°F vs 80°F in Windhoek, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Namibia and Pakistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Pakistan 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
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in health coverage index.
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 Pakistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Namibia performs better than Pakistan 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
share of people below the poverty line
Namibia generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan leads in unemployment 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
Namibia generally does better on family life, though Pakistan leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Inland Revenue Department (2016), Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Pakistan vs Namibia
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Windhoek | Karachi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 84°/58°F (29°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 96°/79°F (35°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) | 91°/80°F (33°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 90°/63°F (32°/17°C) |
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| Month | Windhoek | Karachi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) | 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) | 83°/57°F (28.4°/14.0°C) |
| Mar | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) | 90°/65°F (32.2°/18.6°C) |
| Apr | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) | 95°/73°F (34.8°/23.0°C) |
| May | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) | 96°/80°F (35.5°/26.6°C) |
| Jun | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) | 96°/83°F (35.4°/28.3°C) |
| Jul | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) | 92°/82°F (33.3°/27.6°C) |
| Aug | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) | 90°/79°F (32.1°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) | 92°/78°F (33.2°/25.7°C) |
| Oct | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) | 96°/71°F (35.5°/21.9°C) |
| Nov | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) | 90°/62°F (32.5°/16.8°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) | 83°/55°F (28.2°/12.7°C) |
Namibia Meteorological ServiceCan you move from Namibia to Pakistan?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia and Pakistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Pakistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Pakistan's immigration authority.
Namibia passport holder visiting Pakistan
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Pakistan 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 Pakistan?
With 1.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Pakistan 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 Pakistan.
Is Pakistan safe for expats?
Pakistan performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Namibia.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Namibia?
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in health coverage index. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 5.5 in Namibia. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Namibia?
The average high temperature in Karachi is 90°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Karachi receives around 6.9 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.
Compare further: Namibia vs. Pakistan
At a Glance
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PK
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,092,816 | 255,219,554 |
| Currency | Namibian Dollar (NAD) | Pakistani Rupee (PKR) |
| Languages | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana | English, Urdu |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +264 | +92 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 10111 | 15 |