Cost of living in Namibia compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Namibia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 169 N$ (R$ 51) | R$ 39 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96 N$ (R$ 29) | R$ 37 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 N$ (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 N$ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.58 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 55 N$ (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 N$ (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 93 N$ (R$ 28) | R$ 26 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 49 N$ (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 N$ (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 243% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 N$ (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 N$ (R$ 35) | R$ 50 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 N$ (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 N$ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.56 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Namibia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,763 N$ (R$ 6,336) | R$ 4,117 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,825 N$ (R$ 2,998) | R$ 2,764 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,201 N$ (R$ 366) | R$ 749 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 N$ (R$ 3,051) | R$ 3,004 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,663 N$ (R$ 1,728) | R$ 2,017 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,526 N$ (R$ 771) | R$ 519 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 837 N$ (R$ 255) | R$ 90 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000 N$ (R$ 1,526) | R$ 1,806 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 N$ (R$ 915) | R$ 643 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 N$ (R$ 46) | R$ 31 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Namibia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,100 N$ (R$ 336) | R$ 287 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 661 N$ (R$ 202) | R$ 280 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 N$ (R$ 458) | R$ 419 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,651 N$ (R$ 504) | R$ 328 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Namibia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 715,000 N$ (R$ 218,178) | R$ 117,873 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 N$ (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (R$ 46) | R$ 245 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Namibia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (R$ 24) | R$ 22 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 298 N$ (R$ 91) | R$ 51 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 569 N$ (R$ 174) | R$ 275 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (R$ 6) | R$ 23 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (R$ 8) | R$ 14 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 N$ (R$ 17) | R$ 21 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 N$ (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 N$ (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 N$ (R$ 61) | R$ 59 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Namibia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 428 N$ (R$ 131) | R$ 114 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 162 N$ (R$ 49) | R$ 60 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 246 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,071 N$ (R$ 327) | R$ 239 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 N$ (R$ 31) | R$ 32 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 N$ (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 N$ (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 N$ (R$ 305) | R$ 3,830 | - 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (R$ 0.31) | R$ 1.46 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 776 N$ (R$ 237) | R$ 140 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 307 N$ (R$ 94) | R$ 12 | + 659% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,192 prices entered by 1,458 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is about the same as in Brazil
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