Complete Country Guide
Namibia
7.2
Nomad Score
out of 10
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Budget-Friendly
from $900/mo
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Nomad Visa
available now
✓ Nomad VisaEN, AFUTC +2Best: May–Oct
Quick facts
CapitalWindhoek
CurrencyNAD (N$)
LanguagesEN, AF
TimezoneUTC +2
Avg internet25 Mbps
Nomad visa✓ Yes
Best monthsMay–Oct
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$900
Min. monthly budget
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25 Mbps
Avg. download speed
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Yes
Nomad visa
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Avg. temperature
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90%
Power reliability
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Population
Where to base yourself
Cities for nomads
Namibia is compact — most nomads base themselves in Windhoek, with day trips or weekend escapes to other cities.
Finances
Cost of living in Namibia
All prices in USD. Costs outside the capital are 20–40% lower.
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR apartment | $650–950 | $950–1500 | $1500–2500 |
| Co-working / mo | $80 | — | — |
| 1BR rent | $400–700 | — | — |
How Namibia scores
Nomad score breakdown
Safety & security
8.5
Internet quality
6
Cost of living
7
Visa friendliness
8
Co-working options
5
Nomad community
5.5
Entry & Stay
Visa options for Namibia
No dedicated digital nomad visa. Standard tourist visa applies.
Connectivity
Internet & infrastructure
Namibia has one main nomad hub with varying connectivity.
Windhoek↓ 25 Mbps avg
Download speed25 Mbps
Reliability (uptime)90%
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