- Cost of Living
- Namibia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Namibia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 82 N$ (元39) | 元53 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 77 N$ (元37) | 元33 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 N$ (元20) | 元15 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ (元8) | 元16 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 N$ (元17) | 元16 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 N$ (元12) | 元8 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 N$ (元27) | 元62 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 N$ (元13) | 元14 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 N$ (元10) | 元7 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ (元8) | 元5.68 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 N$ (元47) | 元113 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ (元9) | 元8 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 N$ (元4.95) | 元13 | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 13,491 N$ (元6,458) | 元9,961 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,950 N$ (元4,763) | 元4,816 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,657 N$ (元793) | 元445 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,966 N$ (元5,250) | 元5,460 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,490 N$ (元3,107) | 元3,552 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 798 N$ (元382) | 元317 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 867 N$ (元415) | 元84 | + 396% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,176 N$ (元2,956) | 元2,420 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,799 N$ (元861) | 元670 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 N$ (元32) | 元40 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 N$ (元38) | 元39 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 739 N$ (元354) | 元528 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 484 N$ (元232) | 元270 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,370 N$ (元656) | 元621 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 961 N$ (元460) | 元680 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 246,819 N$ (元118,158) | 元142,889 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 N$ (元6) | 元7 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 N$ (元263) | 元146 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 N$ (元21) | 元26 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 N$ (元61) | 元40 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 376 N$ (元180) | 元263 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 N$ (元16) | 元30 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 N$ (元11) | 元38 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 N$ (元17) | 元39 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 29 N$ (元14) | 元9 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 N$ (元8) | 元13 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 83 N$ (元40) | 元60 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 351 N$ (元168) | 元165 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112 N$ (元53) | 元93 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 N$ (元479) | 元826 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 558 N$ (元267) | 元403 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 N$ (元20) | 元61 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 N$ (元14) | 元34 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 N$ (元10) | 元32 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,214 N$ (元2,496) | 元3,320 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.89 N$ (元0.90) | 元0.65 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 588 N$ (元281) | 元355 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 52 N$ (元25) | 元21 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,660 prices entered by 600 different people.
Cost of living in Namibia is 5% cheaper than in China
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