Moving to Namibia from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Lucia to Namibia.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Lucia and Namibia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
NA
22.0

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Namibia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
NA
5.4

Saint Lucia 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

LC
20.0
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
NA
1.2t

Saint Lucia generally does better on environment, though Namibia 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

LC
10.8
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
NA
0.9%

Saint Lucia 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

LC
11.1%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
NA
$11,500

Saint Lucia 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

LC
79.0 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
NA
29.4

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Windhoek
Jan–Mar 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Castries Windhoek
Jan 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Namibia

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

Namibia passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Namibia passport holders can enter Saint Lucia without a 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 Saint Lucia and Namibia.

Is Namibia safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Namibia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia 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 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Namibia?

The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC NA
Population 167,122 2,727,409
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages English Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1758 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111