Moving to Namibia from Trinidad and Tobago

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Trinidad and Tobago to Namibia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Namibia. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Windhoek averages 80°F vs 89°F in Port Of Spain, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
39.5
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TT
5.0
NA
22.0

Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
$2,244
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TT
41.9
NA
5.4

Trinidad and Tobago 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TT
19.6t
NA
1.2t

Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
25.4
NA
3.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TT
20.3%
NA
0.9%

Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
4.2%
NA
19.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TT
$28,500
NA
$11,500

Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
75.9 yrs
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TT
15.8
NA
29.4

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.

Data: Inland Revenue Division, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Of Spain Rain: 55.4 in/yr (1408 mm)
89° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Of Spain Windhoek
Jan–Mar 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Port Of Spain Windhoek
Jan 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago 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.

Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa on Arrival
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Namibia.
Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

Visa Free
Namibia passport holders can enter Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago and Namibia.

Is Namibia safe for expats?

Trinidad and Tobago 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 39.5 in Trinidad and Tobago.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago 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 41.9 in Trinidad and Tobago. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).

What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Trinidad and Tobago?

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 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 Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

TT NA
Population 1,405,646 2,727,409
Currency Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages English Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1868 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990 10111