Moving to Namibia from Tunisia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Tunisia to Namibia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Tunisia 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Tunisia 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
Tunisia 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
Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Namibia performs significantly better than Tunisia 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
Tunisia generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia leads in water stress level.
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
Tunisia 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
Tunisia generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.
Data: La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tunis | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Tunis | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Namibia Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tunisia 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.
Tunisia passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa on Arrival
Namibia passport holder visiting Tunisia
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?
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 Tunisia and Namibia.
Is Namibia safe for expats?
Tunisia performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Tunisia?
Tunisia 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 12.9 in Tunisia. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Tunisia?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 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 Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.
