- Cost of Living
- Namibia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Namibia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 N$ (R$ 25) | R$ 29 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 69 N$ (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 N$ (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 N$ (R$ 5.38) | R$ 3.21 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 N$ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 N$ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.68 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 N$ (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 N$ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.70 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 N$ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.51 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 N$ (R$ 4.40) | R$ 4.52 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 N$ (R$ 29) | R$ 40 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ (R$ 5.76) | R$ 6 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 N$ (R$ 3.42) | R$ 3.24 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,069 N$ (R$ 4,928) | R$ 3,188 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,553 N$ (R$ 3,047) | R$ 1,981 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,210 N$ (R$ 349) | R$ 550 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,255 N$ (R$ 2,672) | R$ 2,049 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,000 N$ (R$ 1,732) | R$ 1,293 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 875 N$ (R$ 253) | R$ 426 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 632 N$ (R$ 182) | R$ 83 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,500 N$ (R$ 2,165) | R$ 1,756 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,833 N$ (R$ 529) | R$ 432 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 N$ (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 90 N$ (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 N$ (R$ 222) | R$ 208 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 478 N$ (R$ 138) | R$ 183 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,502 N$ (R$ 434) | R$ 331 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,048 N$ (R$ 303) | R$ 253 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 3% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 306,000 N$ (R$ 88,340) | R$ 84,441 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 N$ (R$ 3.75) | R$ 3.99 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 710 N$ (R$ 205) | R$ 197 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 N$ (R$ 17) | R$ 18 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 192 N$ (R$ 55) | R$ 44 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 374 N$ (R$ 108) | R$ 232 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 N$ (R$ 11) | R$ 18 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 N$ (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 N$ (R$ 12) | R$ 14 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 N$ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.90 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 N$ (R$ 4.68) | R$ 4.17 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98 N$ (R$ 28) | R$ 38 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 302 N$ (R$ 87) | R$ 98 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 119 N$ (R$ 34) | R$ 50 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 N$ (R$ 87) | R$ 205 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480 N$ (R$ 139) | R$ 175 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 N$ (R$ 13) | R$ 24 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 N$ (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 N$ (R$ 5.95) | R$ 11 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 9,169 N$ (R$ 2,647) | R$ 2,900 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 557 N$ (R$ 161) | R$ 133 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 49 N$ (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 29,244 prices entered by 3,134 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 8% more expensive than in Brazil
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