At a glance
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Lüderitz
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Swakopmund
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| Country | Namibia | Namibia |
| Nomad score | 4.7 / 10 | 5.6 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,008 / mo | $2,414 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 20° / 12°C | 18° / 12°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 21 Good | 30 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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| Average high | 21°C | 21.5°C |
| Average low | 13.3°C | 13.4°C |
| Precipitation | 3 mm / mo | 3 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 337 h / mo | 327 h / mo |
| Humidity | 72% | 75% |
| Rain days | 0.7 / mo | 0.6 / mo |
| Wind speed | 35.9 km/h | 22.1 km/h |
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Lüderitz · average high by month
J 23
F 23
M 22
A 22
M 22
J 21
J 19
A 18
S 19
O 20
N 21
D 22
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Swakopmund · average high by month
J 23
F 23
M 22
A 23
M 24
J 23
J 21
A 19
S 19
O 19
N 21
D 21
Air quality
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| US AQI | 21 | 30 |
| PM2.5 | 4 µg/m³ | 5.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 6.2 µg/m³ | 8.6 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 46 µg/m³ | 48 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0.7 | 0.6 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.1 | 2.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| Startup Scene | 2.2 | 2.8 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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| Air Conditioning | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Green Spaces | 3.1 | 4.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.6 | 4.0 |
| Weather | 5.5 | 6.8 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.3 | 7.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.2 | 6.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.0 | 4.2 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.8 | 7.4 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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| Accommodation Cost | 6.0 | 5.7 |
| Cost of Living | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| Currency Stability | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.0 | 6.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.7 | 5.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.2 | 6.1 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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| Culture | 5.6 | 6.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.0 | 4.3 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.1 | 4.4 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| Nightlife | 2.2 | 3.7 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.6 | 9.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.1 | 2.3 |
| Nomad Friendly | 2.6 | 4.2 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.6 | 3.0 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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| Cafes with WiFi | 2.6 | 5.6 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.2 | 2.9 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 1.5 | 4.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| Internet Speed | 4.4 | 6.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 5.9 | 7.8 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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| Fitness Facilities | 3.1 | 4.5 |
| Food Scene | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Healthy Food Options | 3.9 | 5.3 |
| Yoga Studios | 1.5 | 3.0 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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| Healthcare | 4.4 | 5.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.1 | 7.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.1 | 5.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Swakopmund
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.4 | 2.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.7 | 7.3 |
| Political Stability | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Visa Ease | 5.0 | 6.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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| Air Quality | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Cleanliness | 6.9 | 7.9 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.0 | 8.1 |
| Family Friendly | 6.3 | 7.1 |
| Language Barrier | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.9 | 7.6 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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| Female Friendly | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Safety | 7.7 | 7.7 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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| Airport Connectivity | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Cycling | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.1 | 4.9 |
| Public Transit | 2.3 | 3.0 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 0.7 | 2.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.0 | 4.7 |
| Walkability | 5.6 | 6.5 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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| Coworking Quality | 1.7 | 3.4 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.4 | 3.0 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.1 | 3.3 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.6 | 2.7 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.7 | 6.8 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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| Jeans | $50 per pair | $50 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $29 per dress | $32 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $94 per pair | $94 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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| Dining Out | $71 per month | $47 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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| Cinema Ticket | $5.30 per ticket | $6.48 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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| Coffee | $2.24 per cup | $2.24 per cup |
| Beer | $1.88 per pint | $2.06 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $8.24 per meal | $8.24 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $44 per meal | $44 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.77 per meal | $6.77 per meal |
| Apples | $2.06 per kg | $1.88 per kg |
| Bread | $1.03 per loaf | $1.09 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.15 per bottle | $1.18 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.41 per liter | $1.41 per liter |
| Rice | $1.88 per kg | $2.00 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.48 per kg | $6.48 per kg |
| Beef | $8.54 per kg | $7.95 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $7.07 per bottle | $7.07 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Lüderitz
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| Groceries | $188 per month | $206 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Lüderitz
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Swakopmund
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| Health Insurance | $24 per month | $38 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Lüderitz
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $38 per visit | $38 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $7.07 per purchase | $11 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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| Housing | $265 per month | $324 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $383 per month | $500 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,089 per month | $1,060 per month |
| Coworking Space | $165 per month | $165 per month |
| Coliving Space | $559 per month | $559 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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| Internet & Mobile | $27 per month | $27 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Swakopmund
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| Leisure Activities | $35 per month | $29 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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| Haircut | $11 per visit | $15 per visit |
| Laundry | $2.65 per kg | $2.65 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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| Mobile Plan | $27 per month | $27 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $65 per month | $65 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $1.18 one-time | $8.83 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $32 per month | $38 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $5.89 per hour | $8.83 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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| Transportation | $53 per month | $71 per month |
| Taxi Start | $0.88 per trip | $0.88 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.71 per km | $0.71 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $38 per month | $38 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $4.42 per trip | $5.00 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.40 per liter | $1.44 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $21 per month | $24 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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| Utilities | $50 per month | $71 per month |