Moving to Namibia from Turkmenistan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Turkmenistan to Namibia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Turkmenistan 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turkmenistan to Namibia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkmenistan 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
Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan 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
Turkmenistan 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
share of people below the poverty line
Turkmenistan 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
Turkmenistan generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in infant mortality.
Data: 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 | Ashgabat | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Ashgabat | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Namibia Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan 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.
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa on Arrival
Namibia passport holder visiting Turkmenistan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Namibia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Namibia has 3.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Namibia safe for expats?
Turkmenistan performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan 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 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Turkmenistan?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 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 Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.
Compare further: Turkmenistan vs. Namibia
At a Glance
TM
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NA
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,636,011 | 2,727,409 |
| Currency | Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) | Namibian Dollar (NAD) |
| Languages | Russian, Turkmen | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +993 | +264 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | — | 10111 |