Moving to Western Sahara from Namibia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Namibia to Western Sahara — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Namibia to Western Sahara, and you’d need to navigate life in Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Namibia and Western Sahara stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Namibia performs better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024), The World Factbook (2020). How we calculate this
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Western Sahara?
Working remotely from Western Sahara's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Namibia and Western Sahara.
What language do they speak in Western Sahara?
The official languages in Western Sahara are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.
Compare further: Namibia vs. Western Sahara
At a Glance
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| Population | 3,092,816 | 612,000 |
| Currency | Namibian Dollar (NAD) | Moroccan Dirham (MAD) |
| Languages | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana | Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +264 | +2 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 10111 | — |