Top expat cities

Namibia

Oshakati

#4 Top 5 cities

Oshakati matters more for regional work in the north of the country than for general expat life.

Country overview

Population

43Β 309

Year-round temperatures

Day: 25°C aΕΎ 34°C

Night: 9°C aΕΎ 22°C

Climate

Hotter semi-arid inland conditions with a long warm season and seasonal rains.

Distance to the sea

520 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Costs

Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 6/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

5/10

Oshakati: Theft and robbery risks warrant caution, while emergency and specialist services are thinner than in the capital.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Oshakati: Seasonal flooding in the Cuvelai-Etosha basin, heatwaves, drought, and water stress create a material recurring hazard.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 4/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Small business owners
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦South Africans
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Affordable housing
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Fewer work opportunities
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene