Moving to Namibia from Romania

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Romania to Namibia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Romania to Namibia, and you’d need to navigate life in Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Windhoek averages 80°F vs 63°F in Bucharest, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Romania to Namibia.

Living there in 2020
30 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Romania live in Namibia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Namibia?

Top countries of origin for Namibia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Namibia compared to Romania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RO
1.3
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RO
9.6
NA
22.0

Romania performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RO
$2,614
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RO
34.7
NA
5.4

Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RO
46.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RO
3.7t
NA
1.2t

Namibia performs significantly better than Romania 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

RO
32.4
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RO
7.4%
NA
0.9%

Romania 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

RO
5.6%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RO
$40,500
NA
$11,500

Romania generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RO
75.8 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RO
5.8
NA
29.4

Romania generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.

Data: National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF), The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bucharest Rain: 23.4 in/yr (594 mm)
63° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Windhoek Rain: 14.5 in/yr (368 mm)
80° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bucharest Windhoek
Jan–Mar 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (28°/14°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/34°F (10°/1°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Bucharest Windhoek
Jan 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Romania 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.

Romania passport

Romania passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa on Arrival
Romania passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Namibia.
Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Romania

Visa Required
Namibia passport holders need a visa to enter Romania.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Namibia: 3.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Namibia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Namibia safe for expats?

Romania performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Romania.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Romania?

Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 34.7 in Romania. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Romania: 78).

What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Romania?

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 63°F in Bucharest. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bucharest gets 23.4 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 Romania, the official language is Romanian.

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At a Glance

RO NA
Population 18,519,899 2,727,409
Currency Romanian Leu (RON) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Romanian Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +40 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 10111