Top expat cities

Namibia

Swakopmund

#2 Top 5 cities

Swakopmund is a strong choice for calmer long stays by the ocean, especially for couples, freelancers, and retirees.

Country overview

Population

53Β 009

Year-round temperatures

Day: 19°C aΕΎ 24°C

Night: 10°C aΕΎ 16°C

Climate

Cooler desert coast with mild temperatures, wind, and fewer extremes than inland areas.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 5/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

7/10

Swakopmund: The coastal town is generally calmer than Windhoek, but theft and vehicle break-ins still call for normal precautions.

Natural disaster resilience

7/10

Swakopmund: Drought, coastal dust or sandstorms, strong winds, and occasional flash flooding are the main hazards; destructive earthquakes are uncommon.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 8/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Digital nomads
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans
  • πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦South Africans
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene