Moving to Namibia from Tanzania
What to Expect
Considering a move from Tanzania to Namibia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Tanzania to Namibia.
Who's moving to Namibia?
Top countries of origin for Namibia's foreign-born residents.
- 40,105
- 15,135
- 9,494
- 8,883
- 4,334
- 3,252
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11.1,148
Tanzania
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Namibia compared to Tanzania.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Tanzania 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
Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Tanzania 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 performs significantly better than Tanzania across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Tanzania generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in gdp per capita.
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 Tanzania leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Tanzania Revenue Authority (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 | Dodoma | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Dodoma | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Data:
Tanzania Meteorological Agency,
Namibia Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tanzania 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.
Tanzania passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa Free
Namibia passport holder visiting Tanzania
Visa FreeData: 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: 2.8 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?
Tanzania performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.8 in Tanzania.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Tanzania?
Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Tanzania?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 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 Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.
Compare further: Tanzania vs. Namibia
At a Glance
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,545,865 | 3,092,816 |
| Currency | Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) | Namibian Dollar (NAD) |
| Languages | English, Swahili | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +255 | +264 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 112 | 10111 |