Moving to Namibia from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Papua New Guinea to Namibia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Namibia.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Papua New Guinea and Namibia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Papua New Guinea performs 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
Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Papua New Guinea performs better than Namibia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Namibia generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.
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 Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea leads in life expectancy.
Data: Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Moresby | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Port Moresby | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Data:
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service,
Namibia Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea and Namibia. To live, work, or study long-term in Namibia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Namibia's immigration authority.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Namibia passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
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 Namibia?
With 3.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Namibia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Papua New Guinea and Namibia.
Is Namibia safe for expats?
Papua New Guinea performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Papua New Guinea?
Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.
What language do they speak in Namibia?
The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
Compare further: Papua New Guinea vs. Namibia
At a Glance
PG
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NA
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,593,498 | 2,727,409 |
| Currency | Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) | Namibian Dollar (NAD) |
| Languages | English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +675 | +264 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 000 | 10111 |