Cost of living in Windhoek (Namibia) is 49% more expensive than in Kigali (Rwanda)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Windhoek (Namibia) is 17% more expensive than in Kigali (Rwanda) | ||||
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| Windhoek | Kigali | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 146 N$ (9,441 Franc) | 5,610 Franc | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 77 N$ (4,986 Franc) | 4,829 Franc | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 N$ (4,171 Franc) | 4,242 Franc | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 N$ (1,509 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 N$ (2,320 Franc) | 2,006 Franc | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 N$ (1,775 Franc) | 1,290 Franc | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 91 N$ (5,910 Franc) | 5,848 Franc | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 N$ (1,860 Franc) | 3,524 Franc | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 57 N$ (3,713 Franc) | 368 Franc | + 909% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 N$ (1,399 Franc) | 858 Franc | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 133 N$ (8,597 Franc) | 13,261 Franc | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 N$ (1,405 Franc) | 1,791 Franc | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 N$ (820 Franc) | 985 Franc | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Windhoek (Namibia) is 71% more expensive than in Kigali (Rwanda) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Windhoek | Kigali | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,657 N$ (1,207,517 Franc) | 983,878 Franc | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,077 N$ (1,105,254 Franc) | 523,234 Franc | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,612 N$ (298,511 Franc) | 89,877 Franc | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,553 N$ (941,904 Franc) | 515,131 Franc | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,135 N$ (720,711 Franc) | 289,061 Franc | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,122 N$ (72,619 Franc) | 52,318 Franc | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,014 N$ (65,637 Franc) | 31,639 Franc | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,131 N$ (267,405 Franc) | 415,845 Franc | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,297 N$ (148,659 Franc) | 126,581 Franc | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 N$ (6,400 Franc) | 7,871 Franc | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 126 N$ (8,124 Franc) | 9,463 Franc | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 182% | |||
| Clothes in Windhoek (Namibia) is 182% more expensive than in Kigali (Rwanda) | ||||
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| Windhoek | Kigali | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,144 N$ (74,041 Franc) | 23,918 Franc | + 210% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,016 N$ (65,740 Franc) | 23,016 Franc | + 186% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,897 N$ (122,755 Franc) | 29,600 Franc | + 315% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,053 N$ (68,153 Franc) | 49,487 Franc | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Windhoek (Namibia) is 46% more expensive than in Kigali (Rwanda) | ||||
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| Windhoek | Kigali | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 364,405 N$ (23,585,629 Franc) | 10,887,300 Franc | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 N$ (1,011 Franc) | 1,107 Franc | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 511 N$ (33,095 Franc) | 22,732 Franc | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 183 N$ (11,819 Franc) | 11,183 Franc | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Windhoek (Namibia) is 16% more expensive than in Kigali (Rwanda) | ||||
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| Windhoek | Kigali | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 N$ (3,848 Franc) | 5,526 Franc | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 301 N$ (19,495 Franc) | 6,537 Franc | + 198% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 486 N$ (31,426 Franc) | 21,834 Franc | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 44 N$ (2,840 Franc) | 3,646 Franc | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 N$ (1,665 Franc) | 6,045 Franc | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 N$ (3,395 Franc) | 3,857 Franc | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 43 N$ (2,809 Franc) | 936 Franc | + 200% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 N$ (1,694 Franc) | 1,329 Franc | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 190 N$ (12,289 Franc) | 3,619 Franc | + 240% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Windhoek (Namibia) is 31% more expensive than in Kigali (Rwanda) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Windhoek | Kigali | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 415 N$ (26,879 Franc) | 19,562 Franc | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 133 N$ (8,594 Franc) | 8,351 Franc | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,183 N$ (76,583 Franc) | 55,136 Franc | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 524 N$ (33,884 Franc) | 26,506 Franc | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 N$ (3,852 Franc) | 5,587 Franc | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 N$ (2,458 Franc) | 3,102 Franc | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 N$ (1,893 Franc) | 1,102 Franc | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,197 N$ (789,448 Franc) | 302,163 Franc | + 161% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.25 N$ (81 Franc) | 75 Franc | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 635 N$ (41,120 Franc) | 51,921 Franc | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 51 N$ (3,269 Franc) | 1,967 Franc | + 66% | |
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TOTAL | + 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 157 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2022.
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