Retiring in Windhoek, Khomas

Overview

One of Africa's least-visited-by-Americans capitals — vast desert landscapes, very low population density.

Home Price

Homes in Windhoek typically range from $64k to $218k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Windhoek's cost of living index is 44.3 compared to a U.S. national average of 100 (adjusted to a common basis so it can be compared directly with U.S. destinations).

Climate

Average summer highs around 75°F and winter daytime temperatures around 90°F, with low humidity and a “Endless spring” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 55/100 (Numbeo Health Care Index — a crowdsourced perception score, not a clinical outcomes measure).

Safety & Stability

Windhoek scores a safety index of 36.2/100, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 48 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm. *Estimated drive time (straight-line distance) — not real routing data. Worth checking directly.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Hiking
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Shopping

Things to Consider

• Very small American expat community
• Limited healthcare infrastructure outside the capital

Visa & Residency Notes

Medium — Namibia offers a residence permit process but no dedicated retirement visa; less commonly used by Americans.

Visa terms vary by nationality and change often — verify current requirements with the destination’s official immigration authority before making decisions.