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Researched Updated Oct 22, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Windhoek, capital of Namibia, in the Khomas Region, about 1,700 m above sea level. 1
Population
486,186 in the 2023 census (NSA main report, capital city). The Khomas regional-profile map labels the Windhoek urban locality at 486,301. Khomas region is 494,605. 1 40
Internet Speed
Ookla’s Namibia fixed-broadband median for August 2026 was 31.51 Mbps down and 27.92 Mbps up. Telecom Namibia Speedlink liteplus is up to 100 Mbps for N$1,061 a month on a 36-month contract, VAT excluded (about N$1,220 with 15% VAT). 5 38
Currency & Banking
Namibian dollar (N$), pegged 1:1 to the South African rand; rand cash also circulates. The rate locked for this Namibia run is N$16.4544 per US dollar on 19 October 2026. The same Bank of Namibia API read N$16.4124 on 22 October 2026. 42
Tap Water
The City of Windhoek says treated tap water meets Namibian drinking-water standards, aligned with WHO guidelines. About 20% is reclaimed at the Goreangab plant and blended with NamWater supply; the taste can be poor, so many visitors still buy bottled water. 2 36 37
Power
220 V, 50 Hz. Plug types D and M. 6
SIM Card
MTC and tn Mobile sell prepaid SIMs; register with your passport. MTC Aweh YoData is N$268 for 30 days (550 minutes and 31,120 MB, VAT excluded). tn Mobile 31 Day Jiva is N$185 for 50 GB over 31 days, and Jiva Lite is N$15 for 1 GB over 7 days, both VAT excluded. 2 3 4
Banking for Expats
Standard Bank, Nedbank and FNB ATMs take Mastercard and Visa. Wikivoyage reports foreign-card fees around N$30 and withdrawal limits often N$2,000 to N$5,000. Opening a local bank account was not confirmed. 2
Accommodation
Apartments and guesthouses in Windhoek Central, Klein Windhoek and Eros. A one-bedroom in Windhoek Central was listed at N$14,000 a month (water included) in 2026. Numbeo’s October 2026 average for a one-bedroom in the centre is N$8,325 (range N$6,000 to N$15,000). 2 21 35
Cashless Friendly
Cards are normal in malls, supermarkets and restaurants. Shared taxis are cash, about N$13 for an in-town trip. 2
Short Term Rentals
Furnished and unfurnished flats are listed on Property24 and similar sites. A Windhoek Central one-bedroom was N$14,000 a month from 15 August 2026. Numbeo’s centre range for a one-bedroom is N$6,000 to N$15,000 a month. 21 35
Budget Accommodation
Chameleon Backpackers, 5 Voight Street North (phone +264 61 247 668), with dorms, private rooms and an on-site safari desk. Wikivoyage (April 2023) listed a dorm at N$350 and a private room at N$700; the hostel site does not publish a 2026 rate. 2 17
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
The centre, along Independence Avenue. Christuskirche, the craft market and most hotels are walkable by day. Use a taxi after dark. 2
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Klein Windhoek, or the Maerua Mall area on Jan Jonker Road, where Regus coworking and Slowtown Coffee are and Telecom fibre is sold. 5 9 11

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Regus Windhoek: day coworking from N$450, hourly from N$56, and a dedicated desk from N$110 a person a day on a long contract. Maerua Mall is one of the centres. 9
Best Cafe for Work
Slowtown Coffee Roasters, Independence Avenue 130 in the FNB Building, weekdays 07:00 to 17:00. Also at Grove Mall on Chasie Street and Maerua Mall on Jan Jonker Road. 11
Networking Events
No standing nomad meetup was confirmed. The National Theatre of Namibia (12 John Meinert Street) and the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre publish public shows and classes. 2 16
Social Events for Expats
Joe’s Beerhouse, 160 Nelson Mandela Avenue, is open daily 12:00 to 21:00 and is the long-running place where visitors and locals share a table. Phone +264 61 232 457. 2 28

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Yango shows the fare before the ride and takes cards. LEFA covers Windhoek and Hosea Kutako with a N$40 minimum, then N$4 a kilometre plus N$3.50 a minute, cash or card. Shared street taxis are about N$13 in town. 2 18 19
Bike/Scooter Rental
Ebikes4Africa rents an Africrooz-E e-bike for N$190 a day or N$500 a month from Bokamoso Entrepreneurial Centre on Hans-Dietrich Genscher Street (weekdays 08:00 to 17:00). Hubs include Liliencron Street. No scooter share was confirmed. 15 41
Best Beach Nearby
Swakopmund, about 360 km west. Drive the A1 to Okahandja, then the B2 to the coast. There is no beach in Windhoek. 2 13
Top Regional Airline
Airlink, Fly Namibia and South African Airways use Hosea Kutako, 45 km east of the city, with regional routes that include Johannesburg and Cape Town. 12
Top International Airline
Ethiopian Airlines (Addis Ababa) and Qatar Airways (Doha) are the named long-haul carriers at Hosea Kutako. The airport company also lists Frankfurt among the cities served. 12
Highway Access
The B1 is the north-south national road; the Windhoek to Okahandja section is the A1 freeway. The B6 runs 318 km east past the airport to the Botswana border at Buitepos (Trans-Kalahari). The B2 leaves Okahandja for Walvis Bay. 13 14
Main Train/Transit Hub
Windhoek railway station, Bahnhof Street. TransNamib StarLine passenger coaches run a few times a week on freight trains toward Otjiwarongo and Tsumeb, Gobabis, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, and Keetmanshoop. Buy the ticket before boarding; Swakopmund is scheduled at about 9 hours. 2
Public Transport Passes
There is no municipal monthly pass. Shared taxis charge about N$13 when your stop is on the driver’s route, and double after midnight. 2
Regional Travel
Shared minibuses: the Engen at Rhino Park for southern and western towns, and Hakahana Service Station in Katutura for the north. Wikivoyage also lists Intercape coaches to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Livingstone. 2

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Lady Pohamba Private Hospital, Frankie Fredericks Street, is a 24-hour COHSASA-accredited private hospital with an emergency unit. Switchboard +264 83 335 9000. 10
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Virgin Active Maerua Mall, Maerua Park, Centaurus Road. Full club access is listed at N$760 a month (N$940 before the displayed discount); off-peak access is N$680 a month. Phone +264 61 234 399. 27

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Dial-a-Meal, Unit 1 Bell Park, Bell Street, Southern Industrial. Daily 10:00 to 22:00, closed 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January. Phone 061 220 111. 39
Best Local Dish to Try
Kapana, grilled beef, at Old Location Ohungi on Purcell Street in Windhoek West. Joe’s Beerhouse on Nelson Mandela Avenue serves game steaks such as zebra. 2 28
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Luigi & the Fish, 320 Sam Nujoma Drive in Klein Windhoek, lists vegetarian dishes alongside game and seafood. The Craft Centre bistro at 40 Tal Street serves salads and meat-free cafe plates. 2 29
Best Dessert Spots
The Namibia Craft Centre bistro, 40 Tal Street, serves apple crumble, cheesecake and muffins. Sardinia, 47 Independence Avenue, is the Italian restaurant Wikivoyage singles out for ice cream. 2 29
Affordable Shopping Spots
Shoprite, Checkers, Spar and Pick n Pay. Maerua Mall is on Jan Jonker Road; Wernhil and the smaller centre arcades cover the CBD. The outdoor craft stalls in Post Street Mall are cheaper than the shops. 2
Grocery Delivery
Checkers Sixty60 describes itself as a South African service and does not list Namibia. Buy groceries in store at Checkers, Shoprite or Spar. 2 34
Bar/Nightlife Area
Boiler Room, at Tal Street and Sam Nujoma Drive, has live music and is closed on Sundays. Chez Ntemba, off Independence Avenue on Dr Kenneth Kaunda Street, is the late spot that stays open on Sundays. 2
Local Brewery
Namibia Breweries Limited, in Windhoek since 1920, brews Windhoek Lager, Windhoek Draught and Tafel Lager. Heineken Beverages has owned the brewery since 2023. 45
Wine Bars
Stellenbosch Wine Bar & Bistro, Shop 25, Bougain Villas, 320 Sam Nujoma Drive, with a tasting room at the same address. Wikivoyage last updated that listing in December 2021. 2
Street Food Stalls
Old Location Ohungi, Purcell Street, Windhoek West, sells kapana and other township plates into the night. The craft stalls in Post Street Mall are for souvenirs, not meals. 2
Popular International Cuisine
Sardinia, 47 Independence Avenue, for Italian food and ice cream. Taste of India, 129 Independence Avenue, is closed on Sundays. 2

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Christuskirche, the Lutheran church on the circle where Robert Mugabe Avenue meets Fidel Castro Street, and the Parliament gardens at the Tintenpalast. 2
Museums & Art Venues
Independence Memorial Museum, free, Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00, with a restaurant and a view over the city. The historical displays of the National Museum are at the Alte Feste. 1 2
Historical Sites
Alte Feste, the old German fort above the centre, is the historical wing of the National Museum. Heroes’ Acre is about 13 km south on the B1. 1 2
Religious Sites
Christuskirche, the Lutheran church on the central circle. The stained glass was a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm II. 2
Annual Events
Windhoek Karneval (WIKA) is in its 72nd session in 2026, with a prince’s ball, a street parade and an international evening. Windhoek Oktoberfest is 30 and 31 October 2026 at Sport Klub Windhoek in Olympia. 30 31
Cultural Districts
Katutura, north-west of the centre, is the main township for markets and everyday culture. Wikivoyage says not to go unaccompanied or after dark. 2
Theater Venues
National Theatre of Namibia, 12 John Meinert Street, phone +264 61 374 400. The auditorium seats about 470; patron parking on Robert Mugabe Avenue is available after 17:00. 16 43
Local Markets
Namibia Craft Centre, 40 Tal Street in the Old Breweries complex, Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:30, Saturday to 16:00, Sunday to 15:00. Post Street Mall has a cheaper outdoor souvenir market. 2 29
Music Scene
Boiler Room, Tal Street and Sam Nujoma Drive, for live rock and jazz (closed Sunday). The National Theatre of Namibia programmes plays and concerts at 12 John Meinert Street. 2 16
Art Galleries
Omba Gallery is inside the Namibia Craft Centre at 40 Tal Street. The National Art Gallery of Namibia is in the city centre with the national museum cluster. 1 29
Historic Buildings
Tintenpalast, the parliament building, and Christuskirche beside its gardens. Alte Feste is the oldest fort, above the centre. 1 2
Local Heritage
A German colonial centre (Christuskirche, Alte Feste, Tintenpalast) that has been the national capital since 1990. The Independence Memorial Museum covers the anti-colonial struggle; Katutura holds much of the city’s living culture. 1 2

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Avis Dam Nature Reserve, east of town, for hiking, cycling and birding. Wikivoyage (October 2020) listed entry at N$30 and hours 08:00 to 20:00. 2
National Parks Nearby
Daan Viljoen Game Park, on the C28 west of the city, is about 40 km² of savannah with giraffe and other ungulates, plus hiking and camping. A current gate fee was not confirmed. 2
Cycling/Walking Paths
Avis Dam has walking and cycling paths. Ebikes4Africa runs solar e-bike hubs, including Liliencron Street in Windhoek East. 2 41
Scenic Viewpoints
The upper floor of the Independence Memorial Museum looks over central Windhoek. Christuskirche, on the main traffic circle, is the usual foreground. 2
Birdwatching Locations
Avis Dam Nature Reserve, on the east side of the city, for waterbirds and bush birds. Wikivoyage says not to stay after dark. 2

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
NamPost, the national postal operator, runs mail and a courier service, including online waybill payment. 33
Table Tennis Spots
Namibia Table Tennis Association clubs in Windhoek include Hochland Acers and Eliminators. Club contacts are published on the NTTA site. 32
Language Classes
The Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre runs classes, including French. A current Goethe-Institut fee list was not confirmed. 2
Libraries & Study Spots
The National Library of Namibia, and the Windhoek Public Library, built in 1925, next to the Alte Feste. 1
Community Centers
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre, for exhibitions, workshops and language classes. 2
Casino & Gaming Halls
Avani Windhoek Hotel and Casino, 129 Independence Avenue. Windhoek Country Club, at the south end of the city, is the resort casino. 2

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Numbeo’s apartment average on 20 October 2026 is about N$26,600 per m² in the centre (N$2,467.64 per square foot; contributor range about N$15,000 to N$40,000). A 40 m² studio at the average is about N$1.06 million. The figure is not split by bedroom count. 21
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Numbeo’s apartment average on 20 October 2026 is about N$10,100 per m² outside the centre (N$937.15 per square foot; range about N$3,800 to N$20,000). A 40 m² studio at the average is about N$404,000. Not split by bedroom count. 21
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same Numbeo centre average, about N$26,600 per m² (20 October 2026). A 60 m² one-bedroom at that average is about N$1.60 million. Contributor range about N$15,000 to N$40,000 per m². 21
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same Numbeo outside-centre average, about N$10,100 per m² (20 October 2026). A 60 m² one-bedroom at that average is about N$606,000. 21
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same Numbeo centre average, about N$26,600 per m² (20 October 2026). An 80 m² two-bedroom at that average is about N$2.13 million. 21
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same Numbeo outside-centre average, about N$10,100 per m² (20 October 2026). An 80 m² two-bedroom at that average is about N$808,000. 21
Corporate Tax
31% for ordinary companies in the 2025/26 year of assessment, and 30% where the financial year starts on or after 1 January 2025. Registered manufacturers pay 18% for the first ten years. No provincial income tax. 7
Dividend Withholding Tax
Non-resident shareholders’ tax is 10% when a company holds at least 25% of the Namibian company, and 20% otherwise. A treaty can lower the rate. 8 22
Tax System
Source-based. Income from a source in Namibia, or deemed to be in Namibia, is taxed. Residence, domicile and citizenship are not the main test, and there is no day-count that switches a person to worldwide taxation. 7 8
Highest Income Tax Bracket
37% on taxable income over N$1,550,000, for 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026. The first N$100,000 is taxed at 0%. 8
VAT
15% standard VAT. A business must register once taxable supplies exceed N$1 million in any 12 months. 23
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
No CFC rules. Namibia does not tax a group on combined results. Transfer-pricing rules can adjust non-arm’s-length prices on cross-border deals with connected persons. 24
Property Tax
City of Windhoek 2026/27 residential assessment rates are 0.013165 a year on site value and 0.007800 a year on improvement value (monthly 0.001097 and 0.000650). The rates are zero-rated for VAT. 20
Property Transaction Tax
For a natural person, transfer duty is nil to N$1,100,000, then 1% of the amount above that up to N$1,580,000, then N$4,800 plus 5% above N$1,580,000, then N$83,300 plus 8% above N$3,150,000, then N$799,300 plus 11% above N$12,100,000. Companies and trusts pay a flat 12%. In force from 1 October 2024. 23 26 44
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
No nomad tax regime. Foreign-source income is generally outside Namibian income tax; Namibia-source income is taxed up to 37%. The Digital Nomad Visa is six months, not renewable, for remote work for foreign clients, with a USD 2,000 a month income floor. The visa page does not say whether work done while you are in Namibia counts as Namibian-source. 7 8 25

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 22, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. WindhoekSecondary
  2. Wikivoyage WindhoekSecondary
  3. MTC Aweh YoDataOfficial
  4. tn Mobile Jiva prepaidOfficial
  5. Telecom Speedlink liteplusOfficial
  6. Namibia plugs and voltageSecondary
  7. PwC Namibia corporate taxSecondary
  8. PwC Namibia personal income taxSecondary
  9. Regus Windhoek coworking pricesOfficial
  10. Lady Pohamba Private HospitalOfficial
  11. Slowtown Coffee store listOfficial
  12. Hosea Kutako International AirportOfficial
  13. B1 and A1Secondary
  14. B6 Trans-KalahariSecondary
  15. Ebikes4Africa rental pricesOfficial
  16. National Theatre of NamibiaOfficial
  17. Chameleon BackpackersOfficial
  18. LEFA faresOfficial
  19. Yango WindhoekOfficial
  20. City of Windhoek tariffs 2026/27Official
  21. Numbeo Windhoek property, 20 Oct 2026Index
  22. PwC Namibia withholding taxSecondary
  23. PwC Namibia VAT and transfer dutySecondary
  24. PwC Namibia CFC rulesSecondary
  25. NIPDB Digital Nomad VisaOfficial
  26. Transfer duty brackets from July 2026Secondary
  27. Virgin Active Maerua MallOfficial
  28. Joe's BeerhouseOfficial
  29. Namibia Craft CentreOfficial
  30. Windhoek Oktoberfest 2026Official
  31. WIKA 2026Official
  32. Namibia Table Tennis Association clubsOfficial
  33. NamPostOfficial
  34. Checkers Sixty60 (South Africa)Official
  35. Windhoek Central 1-bedroom N$14,000Listings
  36. City of Windhoek on tap-water standardsNews
  37. Goreangab share of Windhoek waterNews
  38. Ookla Namibia fixed broadband, August 2026Index
  39. Dial-a-Meal Windhoek contactOfficial
  40. NSA Khomas 2023 census profileOfficial
  41. Ebikes4Africa Windhoek hubsOfficial
  42. Bank of Namibia USD rateOfficial
  43. NTN venuesOfficial
  44. Transfer Duty Amendment commencement, 1 Oct 2024Official
  45. Namibia Breweries Limited, WindhoekSecondary

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery Checkers Sixty60 via the App (Now expanding into Windhoek) Checkers Sixty60 describes itself as a South African service and does not list Namibia…
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers Virgin Active (Maerua Mall) - Premium facilities, approx. 900 NAD/month Virgin Active Maerua Mall, Maerua Park, Centaurus Road. Full club access is listed at…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 37% for taxable income over 1,500,000 NAD 37% on taxable income over N$1,550,000, for 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026. The first…
    • Highway Access B1 (North-South) and B6 (East to Botswana border/Trans-Kalahari) The B1 is the north-south national road; the Windhoek to Okahandja section is the A1…
    • Historic Buildings Tintenpalast (Ink Palace - seat of the National Assembly) Tintenpalast, the parliament building, and Christuskirche beside its gardens. Alte Feste…
    • Historical Sites Alte Feste (Old Fortress, under renovation/limited access) Alte Feste, the old German fort above the centre, is the historical wing of the National…
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed Average 25-50 Mbps; Fiber available in central areas via Paratus or Telecom Namibia Ookla’s Namibia fixed-broadband median for August 2026 was 31.51 Mbps down and 27.92 Mbps…
    • Language Classes Goethe-Institut Namibia (German courses) or UNAM Language Centre The Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre runs classes, including French. A current…
    • Laundry Services Bubbles Laundry & Dry Cleaning (Maerua Mall or Klein Windhoek) not set
    • Libraries & Study Spots National Library of Namibia (Eugene Marais St) The National Library of Namibia, and the Windhoek Public Library, built in 1925, next to…
    • Local Brewery Namibia Breweries Limited (Windhoek Lager); visit the Windhoek Draught stand Namibia Breweries Limited, in Windhoek since 1920, brews Windhoek Lager, Windhoek Draught…
    • Local Heritage The diverse influence of Herero, Nama, and German cultures seen in architecture A German colonial centre (Christuskirche, Alte Feste, Tintenpalast) that has been the…
    • Local Markets Namibia Craft Centre (Tal Street) for high-quality handmade souvenirs Namibia Craft Centre, 40 Tal Street in the Old Breweries complex, Monday to Friday 09:00…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Windhoek Railway Station (Mainly freight and luxury 'Desert Express' tourism) Windhoek railway station, Bahnhof Street. TransNamib StarLine passenger coaches run a few…
    • Museums & Art Venues Independence Memorial Museum (Gold building overlooking the city) Independence Memorial Museum, free, Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00, with a restaurant and…
    • Music Scene The Brewers Market for live local bands and outdoor vibes Boiler Room, Tal Street and Sam Nujoma Drive, for live rock and jazz (closed Sunday). The…
    • Must-See Landmarks Christuskirche (The iconic Lutheran church) and Parliament Gardens Christuskirche, the Lutheran church on the circle where Robert Mugabe Avenue meets Fidel…
    • National Parks Nearby Daan Viljoen Game Reserve (25km West) - Giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest Daan Viljoen Game Park, on the C28 west of the city, is about 40 km² of savannah with…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Avis Dam Nature Reserve (Perfect for hiking and dog walking) Avis Dam Nature Reserve, east of town, for hiking, cycling and birding. Wikivoyage…
    • Networking Events Namibia Business Innovation Institute (NBII) workshops and Tech Hub Namibia meetups No standing nomad meetup was confirmed. The National Theatre of Namibia (12 John Meinert…
    • Parcel Delivery Service NamPost or DHL Namibia NamPost, the national postal operator, runs mail and a courier service, including online…
    • Popular International Cuisine The Social (Italian/Mediterranean Fusion, Klein Windhoek) Sardinia, 47 Independence Avenue, for Italian food and ice cream. Taste of India, 129…
    • Population 480,000 486,186 in the 2023 census (NSA main report, capital city). The Khomas regional-profile…
    • Power 220V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type M (Large 3-prong) and Type D sockets 220 V, 50 Hz. Plug types D and M.
    • Property Tax Yes, monthly rates/taxes paid to the City of Windhoek municipality City of Windhoek 2026/27 residential assessment rates are 0.013165 a year on site value…
    • Property Transaction Tax Transfer duty on a sliding scale from 0% (below 600k) to 8% (above 2.5m) For a natural person, transfer duty is nil to N$1,100,000, then 1% of the amount above…
    • Public Transport Passes None; Private shuttle services (e.g., Welwitschia Shuttle) for inter-city There is no municipal monthly pass. Shared taxis charge about N$13 when your stop is on…
    • Regional Travel Shared minivans from Rhino Park Terminal; very cheap but crowded Shared minibuses: the Engen at Rhino Park for southern and western towns, and Hakahana…
    • Religious Sites St. Mary's Cathedral (Roman Catholic) Christuskirche, the Lutheran church on the central circle. The stained glass was a gift of…
    • SIM Card MTC (Aweh packages) or TN Mobile; approx. 10GB for 250 NAD ($13) MTC and tn Mobile sell prepaid SIMs; register with your passport. MTC Aweh YoData is N$268…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Schwerinsburg Castle hill views or the balcony of the Independence Museum The upper floor of the Independence Memorial Museum looks over central Windhoek…
    • Short Term Rentals Airbnb and Booking.com; expected range 12,000 - 20,000 NAD/month Furnished and unfurnished flats are listed on Property24 and similar sites. A Windhoek…
    • Social Events for Expats InterNations Windhoek Chapter; Friday nights at Joe’s Beerhouse Joe’s Beerhouse, 160 Nelson Mandela Avenue, is open daily 12:00 to 21:00 and is the…
    • Street Art Civic Center murals and contemporary graffiti in the CBD alleyways not set
    • Street Food Stalls Single Quarters in Katutura (Famous for Kapana) Old Location Ohungi, Purcell Street, Windhoek West, sells kapana and other township plates…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. 28,000 NAD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 1,120,000 NAD) Numbeo’s apartment average on 20 October 2026 is about N$26,600 per m² in the centre…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. 18,000 NAD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 720,000 NAD) Numbeo’s apartment average on 20 October 2026 is about N$10,100 per m² outside the centre…
    • Table Tennis Spots Namibia Table Tennis Association (NTTA) - check local clubs at DHPS school Namibia Table Tennis Association clubs in Windhoek include Hochland Acers and Eliminators…
    • Tap Water Safe to drink; Windhoek uses advanced reclamation technology (Goreangab Plant) The City of Windhoek says treated tap water meets Namibian drinking-water standards…
    • Tax System Source-based tax system (Income earned within Namibia is taxed) Source-based. Income from a source in Namibia, or deemed to be in Namibia, is taxed…
    • Tech Repair Services Apple iStore (The Grove Mall) or various independent shops in Maerua Mall not set
    • Theater Venues National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) on Robert Mugabe Ave National Theatre of Namibia, 12 John Meinert Street, phone +264 61 374 400. The auditorium…
    • Top International Airline Lufthansa/Eurowings Discover (Direct flights from Frankfurt) and Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines (Addis Ababa) and Qatar Airways (Doha) are the named long-haul carriers…
    • Top Regional Airline Airlink (connecting Windhoek to Johannesburg/Cape Town) Airlink, Fly Namibia and South African Airways use Hosea Kutako, 45 km east of the city…
    • VAT 15% 15% standard VAT. A business must register once taxable supplies exceed N$1 million in any…
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options Fresh 'n Wild at Utopia (Nelson Mandela Ave) Luigi & the Fish, 320 Sam Nujoma Drive in Klein Windhoek, lists vegetarian dishes…
    • Wine Bars Stellenbosch Wine Bar & Bistro (Bougain Villa Centre) Stellenbosch Wine Bar & Bistro, Shop 25, Bougain Villas, 320 Sam Nujoma Drive, with a…
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers The Yoga Room (67 Gloudina St, Ludwigsdorf) - 150 NAD per drop-in not set

    full-depth rewrite. Population 480,000 to 486,186; internet to Ookla August 2026 and Telecom 100 Mbps at N$1,061; currency N$19.10 to the run rate N$16.4544 (API that day N$16.4124); SIM 10 GB for N$250 to MTC N$268 / 31 GB and tn Mobile Jiva; coworking DoBox N$2,500 to Regus day pass N$450; gym N$900 to Virgin Active N$760; hospital address to Frankie Fredericks Street; corporate tax 32% to 31%/30%; top PIT threshold N$1.5 million to N$1.55 million; transfer duty to the 1 October 2024 scale (nil to N$1.1 million, 12% for companies); purchase prices to Numbeo 20 October 2026 per m²; taxi, beach distance, NTN address, food delivery, nightlife, vegan, dessert, grocery delivery, e-commerce, yoga, laundry, street art, cooking classes, gaming, bonfire and tech repair updated or cleared where the old place or price was not confirmed (en.wikipedia.org, mtc.com.na, taxsummaries.pwc.com, regus.com).

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