Moving to Puerto Rico from Namibia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Namibia to Puerto Rico. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Namibia to Puerto Rico.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

NA
12.4
PR
14.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
PR
12.5

Namibia generally does better on safety, though Puerto Rico leads in road traffic deaths.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
PR
4.8t

Namibia performs better than Puerto Rico 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
PR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.9%
PR
19.5%

Puerto Rico 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%
PR
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
PR
$43,000

Puerto Rico 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
PR
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
PR
6.0

Puerto Rico 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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Puerto Rico

Visa Required
Namibia passport holders need a visa to enter Puerto Rico.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Puerto Rico has 21.0 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 Puerto Rico safe for expats?

Namibia generally does better on safety, though Puerto Rico leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Puerto Rico is 14.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Namibia.

What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?

The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.

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At a Glance

NA PR
Population 2,727,409 3,098,423
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +264 +1
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111