Cost of living in Namibia compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 120% | |||
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Food in Namibia is 120% more expensive than in India | ||||
Namibia | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 178 N$ (₨855) | ₨336 | + 154% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 128 N$ (₨613) | ₨294 | + 108% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 N$ (₨330) | ₨163 | + 103% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38 N$ (₨182) | ₨54 | + 241% | |
12 eggs, large | 76 N$ (₨363) | ₨83 | + 335% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 N$ (₨222) | ₨40 | + 459% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 N$ (₨651) | ₨216 | + 202% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 N$ (₨189) | ₨152 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 N$ (₨232) | ₨29 | + 703% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ (₨83) | ₨148 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 242 N$ (₨1,160) | ₨766 | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 20 N$ (₨98) | ₨88 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 N$ (₨71) | ₨35 | + 103% | |
Housing | + 327% | |||
Housing in Namibia is 327% more expensive than in India | ||||
Namibia | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,911 N$ (₨109,722) | ₨30,707 | + 257% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,487 N$ (₨93,328) | ₨20,031 | + 366% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 N$ (₨19,157) | ₨4,413 | + 334% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,372 N$ (₨83,197) | ₨22,933 | + 263% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,423 N$ (₨64,285) | ₨14,192 | + 353% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,000 N$ (₨38,313) | ₨3,664 | + 946% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 739 N$ (₨3,540) | ₨511 | + 593% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,372 N$ (₨16,149) | ₨29,219 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,712 N$ (₨17,775) | ₨12,383 | + 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 82 N$ (₨394) | ₨416 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 N$ (₨479) | ₨320 | + 50% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Namibia is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
Namibia | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 453 N$ (₨2,167) | ₨2,328 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 529 N$ (₨2,533) | ₨2,564 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 N$ (₨4,789) | ₨3,571 | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 974 N$ (₨4,666) | ₨3,002 | + 55% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Namibia is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
Namibia | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 N$ (₨1,915,658) | ₨980,422 | + 95% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 N$ (₨78) | ₨107 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,414 | - | |
Personal Care | + 72% | |||
Personal Care in Namibia is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
Namibia | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (₨383) | ₨140 | + 174% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 N$ (₨1,437) | ₨303 | + 374% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 N$ (₨3,831) | ₨1,443 | + 165% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 N$ (₨381) | ₨402 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 N$ (₨108) | ₨190 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 N$ (₨270) | ₨248 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 N$ (₨191) | ₨152 | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 N$ (₨72) | ₨72 | + 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 N$ (₨1,197) | ₨373 | + 221% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Namibia is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
Namibia | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 N$ (₨1,437) | ₨1,405 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 145 N$ (₨695) | ₨592 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 N$ (₨3,352) | ₨1,517 | + 121% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 N$ (₨1,916) | ₨2,140 | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 N$ (₨287) | ₨607 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 N$ (₨168) | ₨229 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 N$ (₨120) | ₨173 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (₨71,908) | ₨46,652 | + 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 656 N$ (₨3,143) | ₨1,540 | + 104% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 55 N$ (₨263) | ₨247 | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 103% |

These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 103% more expensive than in India
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