Cost of living in Namibia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 N$ (R$ 25) | R$ 29 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 N$ (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 80 N$ (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 219% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 N$ (R$ 5.53) | R$ 3.33 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 N$ (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 N$ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.59 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 89 N$ (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 N$ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.98 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 51 N$ (R$ 15) | R$ 4.05 | + 264% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 N$ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.54 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 N$ (R$ 31) | R$ 40 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 N$ (R$ 5.81) | R$ 7 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 N$ (R$ 3.71) | R$ 3.34 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,873 N$ (R$ 4,304) | R$ 3,237 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,863 N$ (R$ 2,854) | R$ 1,937 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,742 N$ (R$ 794) | R$ 571 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,791 N$ (R$ 5,437) | R$ 2,037 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,241 N$ (R$ 3,253) | R$ 1,331 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,534 N$ (R$ 444) | R$ 347 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 626 N$ (R$ 181) | R$ 78 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,358 N$ (R$ 1,550) | R$ 1,529 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,386 N$ (R$ 401) | R$ 428 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 82 N$ (R$ 24) | R$ 23 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 131 N$ (R$ 38) | R$ 16 | + 131% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 640 N$ (R$ 185) | R$ 199 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 538 N$ (R$ 156) | R$ 168 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 782 N$ (R$ 226) | R$ 308 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,633 N$ (R$ 473) | R$ 242 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 223,186 N$ (R$ 64,583) | R$ 88,832 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 N$ (R$ 3.81) | R$ 4.36 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 821 N$ (R$ 238) | R$ 211 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48 N$ (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60 N$ (R$ 17) | R$ 43 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 388 N$ (R$ 112) | R$ 241 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 N$ (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 N$ (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 57 N$ (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 N$ (R$ 5.75) | R$ 5.31 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 N$ (R$ 6) | R$ 3.69 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90 N$ (R$ 26) | R$ 37 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 368 N$ (R$ 107) | R$ 101 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 119 N$ (R$ 34) | R$ 51 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 534 N$ (R$ 155) | R$ 219 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 635 N$ (R$ 184) | R$ 177 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 N$ (R$ 17) | R$ 23 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 N$ (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 N$ (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (R$ 4,345) | R$ 2,791 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ (R$ 0.13) | R$ 1.17 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 681 N$ (R$ 197) | R$ 114 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 N$ (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,572 prices entered by 1,239 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 21% more expensive than in Brazil
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