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Tsumeb, Namibia
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$881
Retiree Score
51.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
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This mining town of around 35,000 people is no picnic. The Tsumeb mine has closed, but the smelter's toxic legacy lives on, with the local population "massively exposed to arsenic." Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, and the climate is hot and semi-arid. If you can handle the environmental and administrative challenges, Tsumeb may be worth a look, but it's no paradise.

Can I afford Tsumeb?

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Tsumeb

You could save

2,119/mo

Savings Rate71%

Monthly Costs

Rent $237
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$645

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
71/100
Retiree Score
(i)
51/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
32/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Namibia Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
0
Healthcare
40
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $1
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) $3
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$3

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$21
Meal (Mid-range) $36
Cappuccino $1
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) *$53
Mobile Plan (mo) *$9
Gym (mo) *$24
Cinema Ticket *$4

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $95
1BR Outside (mo) *$151
3BR Center (mo) $142
3BR Outside (mo) *$354

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
Widely Spoken
Expat Community
Small
Top Neighborhoods
Upper Town
Best For
mining engineers, retirees

Expat Life Notes

A historic copper mining town. It is safe, clean, and has a high quality of life for Namibia, though it is quite isolated.

Pros

  • ✓ Clean and organized
  • ✓ Safe town
  • ✓ English widely spoken

Cons

  • ✗ Isolated
  • ✗ Small social circle
  • ✗ Limited job diversity

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
322 mm
Coworking Spaces
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Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

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Tsumeb has a population of approximately 34,960 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $592 per month in Tsumeb, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $237/month.

The nearest airport to Tsumeb is WDH, approximately 360km away.

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