Cost of living in Namibia compared to Brazil
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Food | + 96% | |||
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Food in Namibia is 96% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 181 N$ (R$ 68) | R$ 28 | + 141% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72 N$ (R$ 27) | R$ 27 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 N$ (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 215% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 N$ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.86 | + 113% | |
12 eggs, large | 63 N$ (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 180% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.57 | + 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 113 N$ (R$ 42) | R$ 17 | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 N$ (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 56 N$ (R$ 21) | R$ 4.51 | + 367% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 N$ (R$ 9) | R$ 4.82 | + 94% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 N$ (R$ 58) | R$ 38 | + 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 22 N$ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 N$ (R$ 3.94) | R$ 3.33 | + 18% | |
Housing | + 189% | |||
Housing in Namibia is 189% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,231 N$ (R$ 7,934) | R$ 3,092 | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,722 N$ (R$ 5,875) | R$ 1,818 | + 223% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,784 N$ (R$ 1,788) | R$ 493 | + 263% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,951 N$ (R$ 5,214) | R$ 2,063 | + 153% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,802 N$ (R$ 4,410) | R$ 1,270 | + 247% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 945 N$ (R$ 353) | R$ 360 | - 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,257 N$ (R$ 470) | R$ 80 | + 486% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,878 N$ (R$ 1,823) | R$ 1,663 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,679 N$ (R$ 1,001) | R$ 467 | + 114% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 116 N$ (R$ 43) | R$ 22 | + 94% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Namibia is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 825 N$ (R$ 308) | R$ 210 | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 736 N$ (R$ 275) | R$ 192 | + 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,634 N$ (R$ 611) | R$ 324 | + 89% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,493 N$ (R$ 932) | R$ 247 | + 277% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Namibia is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 331,866 N$ (R$ 124,019) | R$ 88,188 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (R$ 5.16) | R$ 4.43 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 519 N$ (R$ 194) | R$ 222 | - 13% | |
Personal Care | + 77% | |||
Personal Care in Namibia is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 178 N$ (R$ 67) | R$ 16 | + 310% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 303 N$ (R$ 113) | R$ 41 | + 173% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 520 N$ (R$ 194) | R$ 218 | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 N$ (R$ 30) | R$ 15 | + 97% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 N$ (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 N$ (R$ 16) | R$ 5.88 | + 177% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 32 N$ (R$ 12) | R$ 4.06 | + 196% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 161 N$ (R$ 60) | R$ 42 | + 42% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Namibia is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 385 N$ (R$ 144) | R$ 94 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 145 N$ (R$ 54) | R$ 52 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 N$ (R$ 262) | R$ 218 | + 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 577 N$ (R$ 216) | R$ 183 | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 N$ (R$ 26) | R$ 25 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 N$ (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 N$ (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (R$ 5,611) | R$ 3,547 | + 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ (R$ 0.17) | R$ 1.29 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 656 N$ (R$ 245) | R$ 117 | + 110% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 49 N$ (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 79% | |
TOTAL | + 73% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 73% more expensive than in Brazil
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