Cost of living in Namibia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 181 N$ (81元) | 54元 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72 N$ (32元) | 36元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 N$ (29元) | 15元 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 N$ (10元) | 14元 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 63 N$ (28元) | 14元 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ (11元) | 9元 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 113 N$ (50元) | 56元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 N$ (12元) | 12元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 56 N$ (25元) | 6元 | + 289% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 N$ (11元) | 6元 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 N$ (69元) | 108元 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 N$ (10元) | 9元 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 N$ (4.70元) | 10元 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,231 N$ (9,467元) | 7,480元 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,722 N$ (7,010元) | 4,546元 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,784 N$ (2,133元) | 406元 | + 425% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,951 N$ (6,221元) | 6,893元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,802 N$ (5,262元) | 3,954元 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 945 N$ (421元) | 261元 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,257 N$ (560元) | 84元 | + 569% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,878 N$ (2,175元) | 2,223元 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,679 N$ (1,195元) | 622元 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 116 N$ (52元) | 47元 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 44元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 825 N$ (368元) | 359元 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 736 N$ (328元) | 227元 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,634 N$ (728元) | 569元 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,493 N$ (1,112元) | 513元 | + 117% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 331,866 N$ (147,974元) | 160,747元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (6元) | 6元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 519 N$ (232元) | 177元 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 178 N$ (79元) | 29元 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 303 N$ (135元) | 35元 | + 286% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 520 N$ (232元) | 441元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 N$ (36元) | 31元 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (12元) | 38元 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 N$ (22元) | 33元 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 N$ (19元) | 9元 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 N$ (14元) | 11元 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 161 N$ (72元) | 84元 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 385 N$ (172元) | 201元 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 N$ (65元) | 94元 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 N$ (312元) | 978元 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 577 N$ (257元) | 413元 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 N$ (32元) | 70元 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 N$ (17元) | 34元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 N$ (16元) | 31元 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (6,695元) | 3,170元 | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ (0.20元) | 0.55元 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 656 N$ (293元) | 419元 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 49 N$ (22元) | 22元 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,109 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 25% more expensive than in China
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