Cost of living in Namibia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143 N$ (₨616) | ₨374 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 N$ (₨219) | ₨278 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 N$ (₨301) | ₨138 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 N$ (₨95) | ₨51 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 N$ (₨375) | ₨71 | + 427% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 N$ (₨120) | ₨36 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 102 N$ (₨437) | ₨212 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35 N$ (₨149) | ₨134 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 76 N$ (₨325) | ₨28 | + 1046% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 N$ (₨85) | ₨127 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 N$ (₨495) | ₨799 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 N$ (₨85) | ₨84 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 N$ (₨56) | ₨35 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 184% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 184% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,719 N$ (₨76,075) | ₨32,341 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,281 N$ (₨74,195) | ₨19,833 | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,912 N$ (₨8,211) | ₨4,330 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,931 N$ (₨76,986) | ₨22,135 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,019 N$ (₨60,187) | ₨13,235 | + 355% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,184 N$ (₨5,085) | ₨3,267 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,209 N$ (₨5,191) | ₨734 | + 608% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,760 N$ (₨20,435) | ₨29,901 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,789 N$ (₨7,680) | ₨10,367 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 N$ (₨336) | ₨378 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 N$ (₨193) | ₨361 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 709 N$ (₨3,042) | ₨2,385 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 563 N$ (₨2,418) | ₨2,611 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,092 N$ (₨4,689) | ₨3,751 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,102 N$ (₨4,732) | ₨2,705 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 359,999 N$ (₨1,545,632) | ₨934,217 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (₨59) | ₨75 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 821 N$ (₨3,526) | ₨1,170 | + 201% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 N$ (₨219) | ₨98 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 N$ (₨859) | ₨200 | + 330% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 554 N$ (₨2,379) | ₨917 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 N$ (₨218) | ₨245 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 N$ (₨80) | ₨176 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 57 N$ (₨246) | ₨234 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 N$ (₨249) | ₨147 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 N$ (₨113) | ₨69 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 180 N$ (₨773) | ₨233 | + 231% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 N$ (₨859) | ₨1,246 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 N$ (₨516) | ₨475 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600 N$ (₨2,576) | ₨1,736 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 340 N$ (₨1,460) | ₨1,930 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 N$ (₨190) | ₨678 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 N$ (₨154) | ₨219 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 N$ (₨138) | ₨200 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (₨64,465) | ₨33,946 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ (₨1.93) | ₨2.10 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 681 N$ (₨2,922) | ₨1,782 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 51 N$ (₨219) | ₨259 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,832 prices entered by 2,356 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 84% more expensive than in India
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