- Cost of Living
- Namibia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Namibia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 82 N$ (₨412) | ₨421 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 77 N$ (₨389) | ₨266 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 N$ (₨209) | ₨143 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ (₨90) | ₨52 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 N$ (₨181) | ₨72 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 N$ (₨131) | ₨41 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 N$ (₨283) | ₨202 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 N$ (₨132) | ₨138 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 N$ (₨109) | ₨25 | + 343% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ (₨80) | ₨120 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 N$ (₨499) | ₨819 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ (₨100) | ₨82 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 N$ (₨52) | ₨32 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 13,491 N$ (₨68,158) | ₨31,052 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,950 N$ (₨50,269) | ₨21,450 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,657 N$ (₨8,371) | ₨4,341 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,966 N$ (₨55,403) | ₨25,423 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,490 N$ (₨32,786) | ₨15,781 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 798 N$ (₨4,031) | ₨3,687 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 867 N$ (₨4,381) | ₨840 | + 421% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,176 N$ (₨31,201) | ₨33,561 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,799 N$ (₨9,090) | ₨10,390 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 N$ (₨336) | ₨379 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 N$ (₨397) | ₨536 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 710 N$ (₨3,586) | ₨2,386 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 453 N$ (₨2,289) | ₨2,710 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,370 N$ (₨6,923) | ₨3,680 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 961 N$ (₨4,857) | ₨2,903 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 246,819 N$ (₨1,246,956) | ₨876,432 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 N$ (₨66) | ₨77 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 N$ (₨2,777) | ₨1,304 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 N$ (₨218) | ₨132 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 N$ (₨649) | ₨290 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 376 N$ (₨1,897) | ₨1,525 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 N$ (₨172) | ₨251 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 N$ (₨117) | ₨176 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 N$ (₨179) | ₨223 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 29 N$ (₨145) | ₨135 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 N$ (₨88) | ₨69 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 83 N$ (₨418) | ₨322 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 35% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 351 N$ (₨1,773) | ₨1,209 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 111 N$ (₨562) | ₨471 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 N$ (₨5,052) | ₨1,936 | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 558 N$ (₨2,819) | ₨1,816 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 N$ (₨216) | ₨622 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 N$ (₨149) | ₨191 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 N$ (₨106) | ₨205 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,214 N$ (₨26,343) | ₨38,905 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.89 N$ (₨10) | ₨54 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 588 N$ (₨2,969) | ₨1,870 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 52 N$ (₨264) | ₨248 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 31% more expensive than in India
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