Moving to Pakistan from Namibia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Namibia and Pakistan 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
PK
4.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
PK
11.9

Pakistan 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
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.4
PK
10.8

Pakistan 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
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
PK
0.8t

Namibia generally does better on environment, though Pakistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NA
3.9
PK
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.9%
PK
162.1%

Namibia performs better than Pakistan 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%
PK
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
PK
$5,600

Namibia generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NA
66.5 yrs
PK
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
PK
54.0

Namibia generally does better on family life, though Pakistan 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

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Windhoek Islamabad
Jan–Mar 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) 69°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 95°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) 94°/74°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) 78°/48°F (26°/9°C)
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Month Windhoek Islamabad
Jan 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Feb 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C)
Mar 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C)
Apr 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C)
May 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C)
Jun 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C)
Jul 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C)
Aug 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C)
Oct 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C)
Nov 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C)

Data: Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Namibia passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

Pakistan passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan 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 Pakistan?

With 1.3 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 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 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 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 5.4 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 Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Islamabad receives around 49.1 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.

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At a Glance

NA PK
Population 2,727,409 242,923,845
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