Oaxaca vs Windhoek: cost of living for digital nomads
Oaxaca, Mexico and Windhoek, Namibia, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Oaxaca is about 2% cheaper than Windhoek for a month of nomad living ($1,200 vs $1,225).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $500 in Windhoek against $520 in Oaxaca.
- Both score 7/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Windhoek: 90 Mbps typical against 50 Mbps.
- Oaxaca is temperate; Windhoek is arid.
Oaxaca wins 2 of the measured lines; Windhoek wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Oaxaca or Windhoek?
Oaxaca is cheaper: about $1,200/month against $1,225/month in Windhoek, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Oaxaca or Windhoek?
Oaxaca and Windhoek score the same on safety, 7/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Oaxaca or Windhoek?
Windhoek has faster typical internet: 90 Mbps against 50 Mbps in Oaxaca.
| Line | Oaxaca | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,200 | $1,225 |
| Rent | $520 | $500 |
| Food | $340 | $340 |
| Transport | $40 | $35 |
| Coworking | $100 | $85 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 50 | 90 |
| Climate | temperate | arid |
| City size | mid | mid |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Oaxaca November 8, 2026, Windhoek September 11, 2026.