- Cost of Living
- Namibia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Namibia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 99 N$ (₨502) | ₨420 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 77 N$ (₨392) | ₨267 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 N$ (₨208) | ₨142 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ (₨90) | ₨52 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 N$ (₨196) | ₨71 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ (₨125) | ₨39 | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 N$ (₨263) | ₨201 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 N$ (₨132) | ₨139 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 N$ (₨113) | ₨25 | + 362% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ (₨81) | ₨122 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 N$ (₨501) | ₨830 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ (₨99) | ₨82 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 N$ (₨52) | ₨33 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,007 N$ (₨75,956) | ₨30,880 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,929 N$ (₨55,318) | ₨21,220 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,047 N$ (₨10,363) | ₨4,520 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,966 N$ (₨55,507) | ₨24,691 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,490 N$ (₨32,847) | ₨15,583 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 798 N$ (₨4,038) | ₨3,830 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 953 N$ (₨4,822) | ₨824 | + 485% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,694 N$ (₨33,881) | ₨33,684 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,799 N$ (₨9,107) | ₨10,650 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 106 N$ (₨538) | ₨380 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 N$ (₨398) | ₨551 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 709 N$ (₨3,591) | ₨2,411 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 436 N$ (₨2,209) | ₨2,667 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,304 N$ (₨6,601) | ₨3,749 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 961 N$ (₨4,866) | ₨2,910 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 276,870 N$ (₨1,401,397) | ₨878,319 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (₨70) | ₨78 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 N$ (₨2,782) | ₨1,347 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 N$ (₨218) | ₨137 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 N$ (₨650) | ₨285 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 354 N$ (₨1,790) | ₨1,553 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 41 N$ (₨208) | ₨257 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 N$ (₨122) | ₨178 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 N$ (₨150) | ₨225 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 N$ (₨132) | ₨135 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 N$ (₨80) | ₨72 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 115 N$ (₨581) | ₨277 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 38% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 386 N$ (₨1,952) | ₨1,190 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 N$ (₨606) | ₨472 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 625 N$ (₨3,163) | ₨1,972 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 535 N$ (₨2,708) | ₨1,765 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 N$ (₨272) | ₨618 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28 N$ (₨142) | ₨195 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 N$ (₨101) | ₨208 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,214 N$ (₨26,392) | ₨38,823 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.89 N$ (₨10) | ₨58 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 588 N$ (₨2,975) | ₨1,881 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 48 N$ (₨245) | ₨252 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 34% more expensive than in India
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