Cost of living in Namibia compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Namibia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 178 N$ (R$ 57) | R$ 30 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 128 N$ (R$ 41) | R$ 31 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 N$ (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38 N$ (R$ 12) | R$ 4.40 | + 175% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 N$ (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 N$ (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 N$ (R$ 43) | R$ 20 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 N$ (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 N$ (R$ 15) | R$ 4.84 | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ (R$ 5.52) | R$ 5.70 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 242 N$ (R$ 77) | R$ 43 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 N$ (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 N$ (R$ 4.68) | R$ 3.78 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 186% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Namibia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,911 N$ (R$ 7,279) | R$ 2,813 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,487 N$ (R$ 6,191) | R$ 1,997 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 N$ (R$ 1,271) | R$ 590 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,372 N$ (R$ 5,519) | R$ 2,234 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,423 N$ (R$ 4,265) | R$ 1,471 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,000 N$ (R$ 2,542) | R$ 418 | + 509% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 739 N$ (R$ 235) | R$ 84 | + 181% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,372 N$ (R$ 1,071) | R$ 1,988 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,712 N$ (R$ 1,179) | R$ 588 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 82 N$ (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 N$ (R$ 32) | R$ 19 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Namibia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 453 N$ (R$ 144) | R$ 241 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 529 N$ (R$ 168) | R$ 218 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 N$ (R$ 318) | R$ 347 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 974 N$ (R$ 310) | R$ 263 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Namibia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 N$ (R$ 127,082) | R$ 98,744 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 N$ (R$ 5.20) | R$ 7 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Namibia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 N$ (R$ 95) | R$ 50 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 N$ (R$ 254) | R$ 245 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 N$ (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 N$ (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 N$ (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 N$ (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 N$ (R$ 4.77) | R$ 4.63 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 N$ (R$ 79) | R$ 47 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Namibia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 N$ (R$ 95) | R$ 92 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 N$ (R$ 46) | R$ 54 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 N$ (R$ 222) | R$ 183 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 N$ (R$ 127) | R$ 190 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 N$ (R$ 19) | R$ 28 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 N$ (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 N$ (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (R$ 4,770) | R$ 3,925 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 656 N$ (R$ 209) | R$ 123 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 55 N$ (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,334 prices entered by 2,026 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 63% more expensive than in Brazil
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