Cost of living in Namibia compared to China
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| Food | + 0% | |||
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| Food in Namibia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 N$ (40元) | 45元 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 N$ (30元) | 34元 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 80 N$ (37元) | 15元 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 N$ (10元) | 15元 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 N$ (17元) | 13元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 N$ (13元) | 8元 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 89 N$ (41元) | 59元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38 N$ (18元) | 15元 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 51 N$ (24元) | 6.00元 | + 293% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 N$ (10元) | 5.17元 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 N$ (50元) | 112元 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 19 N$ (9元) | 8元 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 N$ (5.93元) | 14元 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,873 N$ (6,883元) | 9,398元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,863 N$ (4,564元) | 4,943元 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,742 N$ (1,269元) | 431元 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,791 N$ (8,696元) | 5,740元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,241 N$ (5,202元) | 2,997元 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,534 N$ (710元) | 285元 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 626 N$ (290元) | 93元 | + 210% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,358 N$ (2,480元) | 2,464元 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,386 N$ (641元) | 561元 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 82 N$ (38元) | 38元 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 N$ (21元) | 47元 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 973 N$ (450元) | 481元 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 538 N$ (249元) | 250元 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,145 N$ (530元) | 647元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,633 N$ (756元) | 620元 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 223,186 N$ (103,284元) | 134,340元 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (7元) | 7元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 821 N$ (380元) | 149元 | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48 N$ (22元) | 37元 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60 N$ (28元) | 45元 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 536 N$ (248元) | 347元 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 N$ (24元) | 62元 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 N$ (10元) | 47元 | - 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 57 N$ (27元) | 31元 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 N$ (9元) | 8元 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 N$ (12元) | 12元 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 180 N$ (83元) | 71元 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 368 N$ (170元) | 177元 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 119 N$ (55元) | 100元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 534 N$ (247元) | 1,029元 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 635 N$ (294元) | 395元 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 N$ (27元) | 68元 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 N$ (17元) | 33元 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 N$ (15元) | 31元 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (6,948元) | 3,256元 | + 113% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ (0.21元) | 0.31元 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 681 N$ (315元) | 335元 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 51 N$ (24元) | 22元 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,266 prices entered by 367 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 13% more expensive than in China
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