Moving to Namibia from United Arab Emirates
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United Arab Emirates to Namibia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United Arab Emirates 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Windhoek averages 80°F vs 93°F in Abu Dhabi, making it significantly cooler. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. How United Arab Emirates and Namibia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year United Arab Emirates performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. 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 United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Namibia performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia leads in water stress level. 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 United Arab Emirates generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in poverty rate. 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 United Arab Emirates generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending. Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Arab Emirates 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. United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Namibia Namibia passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. 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 United Arab Emirates and Namibia. United Arab Emirates performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in United Arab Emirates. United Arab Emirates 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 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82). The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 93°F in Abu Dhabi. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Abu Dhabi gets 3.5 in. The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic. Get free moving quotes to Namibia
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What's the Climate Like?
Months Abu Dhabi Windhoek Jan–Mar 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) Apr–Jun 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) Jul–Sep 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) View all months
Month Abu Dhabi Windhoek Jan 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) Feb 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) Mar 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) Apr 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) May 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) Jun 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) Jul 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) Aug 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) Sep 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) Oct 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) Nov 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) Dec 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) Visitor Visa Requirements
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