- 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 | 82 N$ (₨419) | ₨388 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 N$ (₨337) | ₨270 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 N$ (₨245) | ₨143 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ (₨90) | ₨51 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 N$ (₨164) | ₨71 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 N$ (₨134) | ₨44 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 N$ (₨305) | ₨194 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 N$ (₨145) | ₨135 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 N$ (₨115) | ₨24 | + 374% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 N$ (₨79) | ₨118 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 N$ (₨515) | ₨808 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ (₨100) | ₨80 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 N$ (₨54) | ₨31 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,069 N$ (₨87,204) | ₨31,168 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,553 N$ (₨53,917) | ₨21,079 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,210 N$ (₨6,182) | ₨4,455 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,255 N$ (₨47,285) | ₨24,040 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,000 N$ (₨30,654) | ₨14,834 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 875 N$ (₨4,470) | ₨3,763 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 632 N$ (₨3,230) | ₨864 | + 274% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,500 N$ (₨38,316) | ₨34,066 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,833 N$ (₨9,367) | ₨10,550 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 N$ (₨369) | ₨380 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 N$ (₨766) | ₨547 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 N$ (₨3,929) | ₨2,434 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 478 N$ (₨2,444) | ₨2,795 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,502 N$ (₨7,674) | ₨3,704 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,048 N$ (₨5,356) | ₨2,918 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 306,000 N$ (₨1,563,364) | ₨860,557 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 N$ (₨66) | ₨75 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 710 N$ (₨3,628) | ₨1,286 | + 182% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 N$ (₨302) | ₨117 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 192 N$ (₨980) | ₨284 | + 245% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 374 N$ (₨1,912) | ₨1,445 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 N$ (₨201) | ₨240 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 N$ (₨143) | ₨178 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 N$ (₨204) | ₨218 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 N$ (₨154) | ₨139 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 N$ (₨83) | ₨69 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98 N$ (₨499) | ₨272 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 322 N$ (₨1,643) | ₨1,206 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 124 N$ (₨633) | ₨468 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 N$ (₨1,533) | ₨1,762 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 525 N$ (₨2,682) | ₨1,842 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 N$ (₨236) | ₨676 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 N$ (₨158) | ₨188 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 N$ (₨102) | ₨206 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 6,749 N$ (₨34,480) | ₨38,915 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 523 N$ (₨2,673) | ₨1,882 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 49 N$ (₨249) | ₨245 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,615 prices entered by 4,831 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 58% more expensive than in India
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