Cost of living in Namibia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Namibia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 178 N$ (75元) | 43元 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 128 N$ (54元) | 37元 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 N$ (29元) | 17元 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38 N$ (16元) | 14元 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 N$ (32元) | 16元 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 N$ (19元) | 9元 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 N$ (57元) | 48元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 N$ (17元) | 13元 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 N$ (20元) | 6元 | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ (7元) | 7元 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 242 N$ (102元) | 97元 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 N$ (9元) | 9元 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 N$ (6元) | 13元 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Namibia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,911 N$ (9,608元) | 13,898元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,487 N$ (8,173元) | 8,379元 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 N$ (1,678元) | 462元 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,372 N$ (7,285元) | 6,525元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,423 N$ (5,629元) | 4,376元 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,000 N$ (3,355元) | 516元 | + 550% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 739 N$ (310元) | 140元 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,372 N$ (1,414元) | 1,829元 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,712 N$ (1,557元) | 546元 | + 185% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 82 N$ (35元) | 50元 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 N$ (42元) | 66元 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Namibia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 453 N$ (190元) | 511元 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 529 N$ (222元) | 288元 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 N$ (419元) | 654元 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 974 N$ (409元) | 844元 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Namibia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 N$ (167,750元) | 148,501元 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 N$ (7元) | 8元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 206元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Namibia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (34元) | 28元 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 N$ (126元) | 27元 | + 367% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 N$ (336元) | 386元 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 N$ (33元) | 30元 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 N$ (9元) | 19元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 N$ (24元) | 44元 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 N$ (17元) | 21元 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 N$ (6元) | 16元 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 N$ (105元) | 82元 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Namibia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 N$ (126元) | 260元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 N$ (61元) | 122元 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 N$ (294元) | 417元 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 N$ (168元) | 319元 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 N$ (25元) | 90元 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 N$ (15元) | 31元 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 N$ (10元) | 19元 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (6,297元) | 2,968元 | + 112% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 656 N$ (275元) | 410元 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 55 N$ (23元) | 38元 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,245 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 11% more expensive than in China
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