Cost of living in Namibia compared to Bangladesh
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Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Namibia is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Namibia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 N$ (Taka 819) | Taka 354 | + 131% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 109 N$ (Taka 634) | Taka 372 | + 71% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 N$ (Taka 371) | Taka 192 | + 93% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 N$ (Taka 135) | Taka 91 | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | 67 N$ (Taka 387) | Taka 156 | + 149% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 N$ (Taka 213) | Taka 83 | + 156% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 81 N$ (Taka 472) | Taka 697 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 N$ (Taka 178) | Taka 209 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 N$ (Taka 321) | Taka 41 | + 684% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ (Taka 91) | Taka 488 | - 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 183 N$ (Taka 1,063) | Taka 1,265 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 23 N$ (Taka 131) | Taka 130 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 N$ (Taka 83) | Taka 57 | + 46% | |
Housing | + 181% | |||
Housing in Namibia is 181% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Namibia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,786 N$ (Taka 143,911) | Taka 48,251 | + 198% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,035 N$ (Taka 122,132) | Taka 35,702 | + 242% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 N$ (Taka 29,030) | Taka 3,885 | + 647% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,938 N$ (Taka 109,955) | Taka 61,660 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,398 N$ (Taka 89,402) | Taka 33,185 | + 169% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 N$ (Taka 34,837) | Taka 3,381 | + 930% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,084 N$ (Taka 6,294) | Taka 945 | + 566% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,059 N$ (Taka 46,790) | Taka 42,323 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,448 N$ (Taka 20,019) | Taka 19,150 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 93 N$ (Taka 540) | Taka 561 | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 N$ (Taka 1,931) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in Namibia is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Namibia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 820 N$ (Taka 4,759) | Taka 2,028 | + 135% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,088 N$ (Taka 6,315) | Taka 3,683 | + 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 N$ (Taka 8,709) | Taka 7,920 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,178 N$ (Taka 12,645) | Taka 4,630 | + 173% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Namibia is 45% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Namibia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 424,020 N$ (Taka 2,461,890) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 N$ (Taka 120) | Taka 128 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (Taka 871) | Taka 3,514 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Namibia is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Namibia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (Taka 464) | Taka 228 | + 103% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 N$ (Taka 1,742) | Taka 647 | + 169% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 580 N$ (Taka 3,367) | Taka 1,685 | + 100% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (Taka 116) | Taka 409 | - 72% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (Taka 160) | Taka 325 | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47 N$ (Taka 271) | Taka 468 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 N$ (Taka 260) | Taka 94 | + 178% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 N$ (Taka 87) | Taka 172 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 136 N$ (Taka 789) | Taka 640 | + 23% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Namibia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Namibia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 386 N$ (Taka 2,242) | Taka 1,598 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 233 N$ (Taka 1,352) | Taka 896 | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,777 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 648 N$ (Taka 3,760) | Taka 3,233 | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 N$ (Taka 290) | Taka 999 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61 N$ (Taka 353) | Taka 266 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 N$ (Taka 167) | Taka 520 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,324 N$ (Taka 30,910) | Taka 35,756 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (Taka 5.81) | Taka 10 | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 913 N$ (Taka 5,302) | Taka 2,120 | + 150% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 N$ (Taka 259) | Taka 287 | - 10% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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