Cost of living in Namibia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 N$ (Taka 487) | Taka 264 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 N$ (Taka 367) | Taka 397 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 80 N$ (Taka 452) | Taka 160 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 N$ (Taka 108) | Taka 81 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 N$ (Taka 204) | Taka 116 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 N$ (Taka 162) | Taka 52 | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 89 N$ (Taka 506) | Taka 434 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 N$ (Taka 191) | Taka 186 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 51 N$ (Taka 289) | Taka 25 | + 1052% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 N$ (Taka 120) | Taka 426 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 N$ (Taka 618) | Taka 1,872 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 N$ (Taka 114) | Taka 102 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 N$ (Taka 73) | Taka 41 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,873 N$ (Taka 84,430) | Taka 46,240 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,863 N$ (Taka 55,989) | Taka 27,702 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,742 N$ (Taka 15,567) | Taka 4,496 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,791 N$ (Taka 106,672) | Taka 34,541 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,241 N$ (Taka 63,811) | Taka 19,179 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,534 N$ (Taka 8,710) | Taka 3,784 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 626 N$ (Taka 3,555) | Taka 1,257 | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,358 N$ (Taka 30,418) | Taka 35,775 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,386 N$ (Taka 7,867) | Taka 12,836 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 82 N$ (Taka 466) | Taka 341 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 131 N$ (Taka 746) | Taka 1,289 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 640 N$ (Taka 3,633) | Taka 1,687 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 538 N$ (Taka 3,055) | Taka 1,618 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 782 N$ (Taka 4,439) | Taka 4,829 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,633 N$ (Taka 9,270) | Taka 3,696 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 223,186 N$ (Taka 1,266,996) | Taka 2,174,310 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 N$ (Taka 75) | Taka 95 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 821 N$ (Taka 4,662) | Taka 2,580 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48 N$ (Taka 273) | Taka 189 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60 N$ (Taka 340) | Taka 588 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 388 N$ (Taka 2,201) | Taka 914 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 N$ (Taka 288) | Taka 560 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 N$ (Taka 119) | Taka 256 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 57 N$ (Taka 326) | Taka 340 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 N$ (Taka 113) | Taka 87 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 N$ (Taka 123) | Taka 102 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90 N$ (Taka 511) | Taka 231 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 368 N$ (Taka 2,090) | Taka 1,040 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 119 N$ (Taka 674) | Taka 878 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 534 N$ (Taka 3,032) | Taka 2,026 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 635 N$ (Taka 3,605) | Taka 2,200 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 N$ (Taka 332) | Taka 1,227 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 N$ (Taka 204) | Taka 362 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 N$ (Taka 182) | Taka 540 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (Taka 85,237) | Taka 35,756 | + 138% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ (Taka 2.55) | Taka 1.70 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 681 N$ (Taka 3,863) | Taka 1,903 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 N$ (Taka 297) | Taka 270 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,441 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
5.677
BDT
/
NAD
Cost of living in Namibia is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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