Retire in Namibia
Featured city: Swakopmund
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Namibia is one of Africa's safest and most sparsely populated countries. Swakopmund is a German-influenced coastal town with unique desert-meets-ocean scenery, modern infrastructure, and a very relaxed pace.
German heritage, desert coast, safe
- Low Cost
- Safety
- English-Speaking
- Easy Visa
- Healthcare quality can be uneven outside major urban centers — private international insurance is strongly recommended.
- Infrastructure (roads, internet, utilities) may vary by region — visit before committing to a long lease.
Retirement visa
A Permanent Residence Permit is possible via investment, though there is no specific "retirement-only" visa.
Cost of living
In Windhoek, a comfortable house rents for around $800, and the cost of imported goods is moderate.
Numbeo cost indexHealthcare
Windhoek has excellent private hospitals, while rural areas have limited medical facilities.
Healthcare indexSafety
Namibia is one of Africa’s safest and most stable countries, though urban petty crime exists.
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