Cost of living in Namibia compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Namibia is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
Namibia | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 N$ (₨623) | ₨417 | + 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 109 N$ (₨482) | ₨340 | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 78 N$ (₨344) | ₨168 | + 105% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 N$ (₨104) | ₨60 | + 73% | |
12 eggs, large | 59 N$ (₨260) | ₨87 | + 199% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 N$ (₨162) | ₨47 | + 241% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 81 N$ (₨359) | ₨243 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 N$ (₨135) | ₨182 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 N$ (₨244) | ₨32 | + 668% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ (₨69) | ₨155 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 183 N$ (₨809) | ₨905 | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 23 N$ (₨100) | ₨88 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 N$ (₨63) | ₨39 | + 61% | |
Housing | + 189% | |||
Housing in Namibia is 189% more expensive than in India | ||||
Namibia | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,247 N$ (₨93,826) | ₨46,457 | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,235 N$ (₨71,694) | ₨26,696 | + 169% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,115 N$ (₨13,755) | ₨4,673 | + 194% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,938 N$ (₨83,629) | ₨26,601 | + 214% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,195 N$ (₨53,851) | ₨14,895 | + 262% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,526 N$ (₨11,153) | ₨4,065 | + 174% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,134 N$ (₨5,007) | ₨595 | + 742% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,059 N$ (₨35,587) | ₨29,913 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,448 N$ (₨15,226) | ₨10,503 | + 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 N$ (₨661) | ₨455 | + 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 341 N$ (₨1,504) | ₨647 | + 133% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Namibia is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
Namibia | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 917 N$ (₨4,052) | ₨2,412 | + 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 494 N$ (₨2,183) | ₨2,912 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 N$ (₨6,624) | ₨4,109 | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,857 N$ (₨8,200) | ₨2,950 | + 178% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Namibia is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
Namibia | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 715,000 N$ (₨3,157,406) | ₨1,910,150 | + 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 N$ (₨94) | ₨102 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (₨662) | ₨1,062 | - 38% | |
Personal Care | + 68% | |||
Personal Care in Namibia is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
Namibia | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (₨353) | ₨140 | + 153% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 298 N$ (₨1,316) | ₨241 | + 446% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 644 N$ (₨2,842) | ₨953 | + 198% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (₨88) | ₨386 | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (₨121) | ₨200 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47 N$ (₨206) | ₨294 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 N$ (₨230) | ₨155 | + 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 57 N$ (₨250) | ₨86 | + 192% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 136 N$ (₨600) | ₨275 | + 118% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Namibia is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
Namibia | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 910 N$ (₨4,019) | ₨1,451 | + 177% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 233 N$ (₨1,028) | ₨688 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,587 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 648 N$ (₨2,860) | ₨2,125 | + 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 N$ (₨221) | ₨625 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61 N$ (₨268) | ₨191 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 N$ (₨127) | ₨178 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 N$ (₨4,416) | ₨47,373 | - 91% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (₨4.42) | ₨1.67 | + 165% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 913 N$ (₨4,033) | ₨1,611 | + 150% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 N$ (₨197) | ₨289 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | + 64% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,451 prices entered by 1,056 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 64% more expensive than in India
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