- Cost of Living
- Namibia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Namibia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 N$ (元44) | 元54 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 N$ (元38) | 元32 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 N$ (元25) | 元16 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 N$ (元10) | 元16 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 N$ (元17) | 元15 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 N$ (元13) | 元9 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 N$ (元29) | 元66 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 N$ (元15) | 元14 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 N$ (元12) | 元7 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ (元8) | 元5.27 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106 N$ (元54) | 元108 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ (元10) | 元8 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 N$ (元5.75) | 元13 | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,443 N$ (元9,377) | 元10,325 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,053 N$ (元5,620) | 元5,254 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250 N$ (元636) | 元447 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,500 N$ (元4,830) | 元5,478 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,333 N$ (元3,220) | 元3,863 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 867 N$ (元441) | 元325 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,010 N$ (元513) | 元98 | + 423% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,516 N$ (元4,330) | 元2,406 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,700 N$ (元864) | 元683 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 70 N$ (元35) | 元41 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 90 N$ (元46) | 元34 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 813 N$ (元413) | 元556 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 425 N$ (元216) | 元271 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,115 N$ (元567) | 元649 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 906 N$ (元461) | 元698 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 307,500 N$ (元156,348) | 元146,576 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (元7) | 元7 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 687 N$ (元349) | 元152 | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 73 N$ (元37) | 元26 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 N$ (元122) | 元37 | + 229% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 800 N$ (元407) | 元259 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 N$ (元17) | 元32 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (元14) | 元40 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 N$ (元21) | 元35 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 N$ (元16) | 元10 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 N$ (元8) | 元11 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92 N$ (元47) | 元62 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 290 N$ (元147) | 元165 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 134 N$ (元68) | 元99 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 N$ (元153) | 元871 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 507 N$ (元258) | 元406 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 N$ (元23) | 元66 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27 N$ (元14) | 元34 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 N$ (元11) | 元34 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 8,652 N$ (元4,399) | 元3,273 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元11 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 520 N$ (元264) | 元416 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 N$ (元25) | 元20 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,595 prices entered by 637 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.508
CNY
/
NAD
Cost of living in Namibia is 8% more expensive than in China
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