Moving to Namibia from Sri Lanka
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sri Lanka to Namibia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sri Lanka to Namibia, and you’d need to navigate life in Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Sri Lanka 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
Sri Lanka 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
Sri Lanka generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sri Lanka 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
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Namibia generally does better on infrastructure, though Sri Lanka leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Sri Lanka performs better than Namibia across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Sri Lanka generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Department (2016), Inland Revenue Department (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Colombo | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/77°F (31°/25°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Colombo | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/72°F (30.9°/22.3°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.6°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 89°/75°F (31.7°/23.7°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 89°/76°F (31.8°/24.6°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.5°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.4°/25.5°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.2°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.1°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.2°/24.8°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.8°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Data:
National Meteorological Centre,
Namibia Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sri Lanka 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.
Sri Lanka passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Namibia passport holder visiting Sri Lanka
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 2.8 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 Sri Lanka and Namibia.
Is Namibia safe for expats?
Sri Lanka performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.3 in Sri Lanka.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in suicide rate. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 11.4 in Sri Lanka. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sri Lanka: 67).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Sri Lanka?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 87°F in Colombo. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Colombo gets 99.4 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 Sri Lanka, the official languages are Sinhala and Tamil.
Compare further: Sri Lanka vs. Namibia
At a Glance
LK
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NA
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,756,000 | 3,092,816 |
| Currency | Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) | Namibian Dollar (NAD) |
| Languages | Sinhala, Tamil | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +94 | +264 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 119 | 10111 |