Cost of living in Namibia compared to Canada
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Namibia is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Namibia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 N$ (C$10) | C$24 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 109 N$ (C$8) | C$14 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 78 N$ (C$5.61) | C$10 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 N$ (C$1.69) | C$3.28 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | 59 N$ (C$4.23) | C$5.88 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 N$ (C$2.63) | C$5.56 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 81 N$ (C$5.84) | C$11 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 N$ (C$2.20) | C$5.47 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 N$ (C$3.97) | C$3.31 | + 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ (C$1.13) | C$4.03 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 183 N$ (C$13) | C$21 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 23 N$ (C$1.63) | C$3.23 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 N$ (C$1.03) | C$2.58 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Namibia is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Namibia | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,247 N$ (C$1,527) | C$2,911 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,235 N$ (C$1,167) | C$2,295 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,115 N$ (C$224) | C$240 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,938 N$ (C$1,361) | C$2,062 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,195 N$ (C$876) | C$1,501 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,526 N$ (C$181) | C$128 | + 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,134 N$ (C$81) | C$65 | + 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,059 N$ (C$579) | C$401 | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,448 N$ (C$248) | C$213 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 N$ (C$11) | C$14 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 341 N$ (C$24) | C$30 | - 17% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Namibia is 29% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Namibia | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 917 N$ (C$66) | C$80 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 494 N$ (C$36) | C$57 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 N$ (C$108) | C$147 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,857 N$ (C$133) | C$173 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Namibia is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Namibia | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 715,000 N$ (C$51,380) | C$33,546 | + 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 N$ (C$1.52) | C$1.60 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (C$11) | C$106 | - 90% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Namibia is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Namibia | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (C$5.75) | C$11 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 298 N$ (C$21) | C$24 | - 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 644 N$ (C$46) | C$103 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (C$1.44) | C$10 | - 85% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (C$1.98) | C$6 | - 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47 N$ (C$3.36) | C$6 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 N$ (C$3.74) | C$4.45 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 57 N$ (C$4.06) | C$3.63 | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 136 N$ (C$10) | C$31 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Namibia is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Namibia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 910 N$ (C$65) | C$68 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 233 N$ (C$17) | C$31 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$217 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 648 N$ (C$47) | C$129 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 N$ (C$3.59) | C$15 | - 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61 N$ (C$4.37) | C$5.88 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 N$ (C$2.07) | C$8 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 N$ (C$72) | C$808 | - 91% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (C$0.07) | C$0.44 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 913 N$ (C$66) | C$67 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 N$ (C$3.20) | C$18 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,627 prices entered by 737 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 44% cheaper than in Canada
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