Cost of living in Namibia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Namibia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 169 N$ (65元) | 42元 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96 N$ (37元) | 36元 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 N$ (30元) | 15元 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 N$ (13元) | 14元 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 55 N$ (21元) | 16元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 N$ (18元) | 11元 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 93 N$ (36元) | 50元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 49 N$ (19元) | 16元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 N$ (29元) | 7元 | + 339% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 N$ (8元) | 7元 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 N$ (45元) | 94元 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 N$ (9元) | 9元 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 N$ (8元) | 13元 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Namibia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,133 N$ (9,379元) | 12,689元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,637 N$ (4,134元) | 5,937元 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,201 N$ (467元) | 450元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 N$ (3,886元) | 6,875元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,663 N$ (2,201元) | 3,656元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,526 N$ (982元) | 296元 | + 232% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 837 N$ (325元) | 100元 | + 226% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000 N$ (1,943元) | 1,460元 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 N$ (1,166元) | 553元 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 N$ (58元) | 43元 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 55元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Namibia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,100 N$ (428元) | 418元 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 661 N$ (257元) | 296元 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 N$ (583元) | 553元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,651 N$ (642元) | 705元 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Namibia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 715,000 N$ (277,884元) | 148,726元 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 N$ (9元) | 8元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (58元) | 228元 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Namibia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (31元) | 51元 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 298 N$ (116元) | 84元 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 569 N$ (221元) | 114元 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (8元) | 67元 | - 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (11元) | 57元 | - 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 N$ (21元) | 25元 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 N$ (20元) | 7元 | + 191% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 N$ (22元) | 13元 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 N$ (78元) | 85元 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Namibia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 428 N$ (166元) | 178元 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 162 N$ (63元) | 109元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,071 N$ (416元) | 320元 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 N$ (39元) | 81元 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 N$ (22元) | 28元 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 N$ (16元) | 15元 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 N$ (389元) | 3,924元 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (0.39元) | 0.34元 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 776 N$ (302元) | 414元 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 307 N$ (119元) | 25元 | + 378% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 848 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is about the same as in China
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