Cost of living in Namibia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Namibia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 N$ (51元) | 46元 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 109 N$ (39元) | 40元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 N$ (23元) | 16元 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 N$ (8元) | 18元 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67 N$ (24元) | 19元 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 N$ (13元) | 11元 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109 N$ (39元) | 63元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 N$ (11元) | 15元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 N$ (20元) | 6元 | + 213% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ (6元) | 7元 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 211 N$ (76元) | 118元 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 N$ (8元) | 8元 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 N$ (5.14元) | 16元 | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Namibia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,292 N$ (13,063元) | 15,059元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,035 N$ (7,572元) | 9,006元 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 N$ (1,800元) | 421元 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,938 N$ (6,817元) | 7,547元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,398 N$ (5,543元) | 4,347元 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 N$ (2,160元) | 262元 | + 724% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,216 N$ (438元) | 115元 | + 280% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,059 N$ (2,901元) | 1,086元 | + 167% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,448 N$ (1,241元) | 589元 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 93 N$ (33元) | 39元 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 N$ (120元) | 51元 | + 136% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Namibia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,037 N$ (373元) | 529元 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,088 N$ (392元) | 248元 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,246 N$ (808元) | 626元 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,178 N$ (784元) | 828元 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Namibia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 424,020 N$ (152,630元) | 161,247元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 N$ (7元) | 9元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (54元) | 204元 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Namibia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (29元) | 39元 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 N$ (108元) | 27元 | + 302% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 580 N$ (209元) | 391元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (7元) | 53元 | - 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (10元) | 33元 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47 N$ (17元) | 34元 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 N$ (16元) | 13元 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 N$ (5.40元) | 15元 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 136 N$ (49元) | 74元 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Namibia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 460 N$ (165元) | 265元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 233 N$ (84元) | 110元 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 648 N$ (233元) | 348元 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 N$ (18元) | 79元 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61 N$ (22元) | 29元 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 N$ (10元) | 18元 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,324 N$ (1,916元) | 3,321元 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (0.36元) | 0.20元 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,068 N$ (384元) | 410元 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 N$ (16元) | 24元 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,422 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 5% cheaper than in China
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