Top expat cities

Namibia

Walvis Bay

#3 Top 5 cities

Walvis Bay is more practical than purely leisure-oriented towns, especially for logistics, port work, and technical roles.

Country overview

Population

73Β 598

Year-round temperatures

Day: 18°C aΕΎ 24°C

Night: 10°C aΕΎ 16°C

Climate

Cool dry coast with wind and fairly stable temperatures through most of the year.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 5/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

6/10

Walvis Bay: Everyday security is manageable with precautions, though theft, vehicle crime, and occasional robbery remain relevant risks.

Natural disaster resilience

7/10

Walvis Bay: Drought, strong coastal winds, dust or sandstorms, and occasional flooding are the main hazards; severe seismic risk is low.

Other scores

Other scores

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

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Small business owners
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

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

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Good transport links
  • +Strong tourism economy
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Noise
  • βˆ’Less authentic atmosphere
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene