- Cost of Living
- Namibia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Namibia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 99 N$ (48元) | 51元 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 N$ (37元) | 34元 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 N$ (21元) | 15元 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ (9元) | 15元 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 N$ (20元) | 16元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 N$ (12元) | 8元 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 N$ (33元) | 58元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 N$ (12元) | 13元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 N$ (15元) | 7元 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ (8元) | 5.63元 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 108 N$ (53元) | 114元 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 N$ (10元) | 8元 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 N$ (4.55元) | 12元 | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 14,293 N$ (7,004元) | 9,408元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,345 N$ (5,069元) | 4,307元 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,874 N$ (1,408元) | 439元 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,510 N$ (6,131元) | 5,706元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,918 N$ (3,880元) | 3,520元 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,932 N$ (947元) | 311元 | + 204% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 941 N$ (461元) | 86元 | + 433% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,652 N$ (3,260元) | 2,153元 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,789 N$ (877元) | 681元 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121 N$ (59元) | 37元 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43 N$ (21元) | 38元 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 709 N$ (348元) | 553元 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 436 N$ (214元) | 260元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,304 N$ (639元) | 624元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 961 N$ (471元) | 694元 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 275,614 N$ (135,062元) | 143,509元 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (7元) | 7元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 N$ (269元) | 156元 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 N$ (21元) | 26元 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 N$ (63元) | 30元 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 354 N$ (173元) | 493元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 41 N$ (20元) | 29元 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 N$ (12元) | 36元 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 N$ (14元) | 36元 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 N$ (13元) | 9元 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 N$ (8元) | 14元 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 115 N$ (56元) | 59元 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 420 N$ (206元) | 148元 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131 N$ (64元) | 86元 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 625 N$ (306元) | 752元 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 597 N$ (293元) | 367元 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 N$ (26元) | 59元 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28 N$ (14元) | 34元 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 N$ (9元) | 33元 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 8,407 N$ (4,120元) | 3,239元 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.89 N$ (0.93元) | 0.99元 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 621 N$ (305元) | 309元 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 47 N$ (23元) | 20元 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 7% more expensive than in China
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