Windhoek, Namibia 🇳🇦
#279
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Nomad Score:
56%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to global standards, with lower costs for daily expenses and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
63%
Weight: 80
Moderate accommodation prices; options range from budget apartments to mid-range rentals.
🍎 Food & Groceries
74%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer affordable groceries; imported goods can be pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
78%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited but affordable; taxis and ride-shares are reasonably priced.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
65%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are moderately priced, with local events and cinemas accessible.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are available but can be somewhat costly relative to local income levels.
💱 Currency Stability
67%
Weight: 30
Namibian dollar is relatively stable, pegged to the South African rand, with moderate inflation.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
52%
Weight: 100
Internet speeds are improving but still inconsistent; fiber is available in some areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
41%
Weight: 40
Limited number of coworking spaces; mostly concentrated in central Windhoek.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
55%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
48%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; seating and power outlets are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
32%
Weight: 100
Windhoek is not a well-known digital nomad hub, with a small community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with good prepaid options.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Generally relaxed lifestyle with good opportunities for leisure and downtime.
🌳 Environmental Quality
75%
Weight: 15
Clean environment with low pollution levels and good air quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
68%
Weight: 10
City is relatively clean, though some areas may have waste management challenges.
🗨️ Language Barrier
79%
Weight: 30
English is widely spoken, reducing language barriers for foreigners.
💨 Air Quality
76%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to low industrial activity and favorable climate.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
55%
Weight: 25
Some family-friendly amenities but limited compared to larger cities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
50%
Weight: 20
Healthcare services are basic; private clinics offer better quality but at higher costs.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
62%
Weight: 25
Private healthcare is affordable compared to Western countries but still costly for locals.
🏥 Healthcare
56%
Weight: 20
Limited advanced medical facilities; suitable for minor health issues but not complex treatments.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
83%
Weight: 80
Warm, dry climate with plenty of sunshine and mild winters, ideal for outdoor activities.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
87%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
60%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas, but urban greenery is limited.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in accommodations and offices due to warm climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
42%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal changes; mostly dry and wet seasons with little temperature variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
72%
Weight: 10
Generally low noise levels outside central business areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
73%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with diverse ethnic groups and traditional events.
🌃 Nightlife
45%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is modest with a few bars and clubs; not a major nightlife destination.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
86%
Weight: 15
Access to stunning natural landscapes, including deserts and wildlife reserves.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools, but opportunities exist to learn local languages informally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
78%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours and outdoor adventure experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
43%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas and museums.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
67%
Weight: 25
Diverse food options with local and international cuisines, but limited fine dining.
🧠 Yoga Studios
39%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios available; niche market with limited class variety.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
51%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers exist but are not widespread.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Availability of fresh produce and health-conscious eateries is moderate.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
74%
Weight: 20
GMT+2 timezone is convenient for European and African clients, less so for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
40%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads and entrepreneurs.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
35%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
38%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
42%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic with limited amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
37%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem but still in early stages.
💳 Local Payment Services
55%
Weight: 10
Mobile money and banking services exist but are less developed than in other regions.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and limited infrastructure for blockchain and crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
64%
Weight: 30
Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport offers regional and some international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
39%
Weight: 20
Public transport is minimal and unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
City center is somewhat walkable but overall urban sprawl limits pedestrian access.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
53%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps like Uber are available but not widespread.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
55%
Weight: 15
Bus services and car rentals available; limited rail options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage in urban areas; rural coverage is patchy.
🔒 VPN Reliability
62%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with few restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
68%
Weight: 15
Generally stable power supply with occasional outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
45%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are straightforward; no specific digital nomad visa available.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; no special incentives for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
75%
Weight: 15
Relatively free media and expression within legal limits.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with peaceful governance.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
55%
Weight: 15
Banking procedures can be bureaucratic but manageable for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
58%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves some paperwork and time.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
28%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
35%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for digital nomads in Windhoek.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
55%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety concerns; petty crime exists, but violent crime is less common.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Generally safe for women but caution advised in certain areas.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance with some social divisions.