Cost of living in Namibia compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 53% | |||
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Food in Namibia is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
Namibia | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 N$ (₨605) | ₨374 | + 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 109 N$ (₨469) | ₨326 | + 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 N$ (₨274) | ₨167 | + 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 N$ (₨97) | ₨58 | + 67% | |
12 eggs, large | 67 N$ (₨286) | ₨89 | + 221% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 N$ (₨157) | ₨39 | + 308% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109 N$ (₨469) | ₨248 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 N$ (₨132) | ₨154 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 N$ (₨237) | ₨31 | + 659% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ (₨72) | ₨169 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 211 N$ (₨904) | ₨786 | + 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 22 N$ (₨94) | ₨91 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 N$ (₨61) | ₨38 | + 63% | |
Housing | + 273% | |||
Housing in Namibia is 273% more expensive than in India | ||||
Namibia | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,292 N$ (₨155,844) | ₨40,236 | + 287% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,035 N$ (₨90,329) | ₨24,523 | + 268% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 N$ (₨21,471) | ₨5,797 | + 270% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,938 N$ (₨81,324) | ₨25,108 | + 224% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,398 N$ (₨66,123) | ₨15,774 | + 319% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 N$ (₨25,766) | ₨6,512 | + 296% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,216 N$ (₨5,221) | ₨657 | + 695% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,059 N$ (₨34,606) | ₨30,817 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,448 N$ (₨14,806) | ₨11,976 | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 93 N$ (₨399) | ₨538 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 N$ (₨1,429) | ₨425 | + 236% | |
Clothes | + 84% | |||
Clothes in Namibia is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
Namibia | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,037 N$ (₨4,452) | ₨2,477 | + 80% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,088 N$ (₨4,671) | ₨2,797 | + 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,246 N$ (₨9,644) | ₨4,303 | + 124% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,178 N$ (₨9,352) | ₨3,087 | + 203% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Namibia is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
Namibia | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 424,020 N$ (₨1,820,829) | ₨1,248,440 | + 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 N$ (₨79) | ₨104 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (₨644) | ₨1,115 | - 42% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Namibia is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
Namibia | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (₨344) | ₨144 | + 138% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 N$ (₨1,288) | ₨241 | + 434% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 580 N$ (₨2,490) | ₨891 | + 179% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (₨86) | ₨413 | - 79% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (₨118) | ₨226 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47 N$ (₨201) | ₨274 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 N$ (₨193) | ₨170 | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 N$ (₨64) | ₨96 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 136 N$ (₨583) | ₨309 | + 89% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Namibia is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
Namibia | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 460 N$ (₨1,974) | ₨1,438 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 233 N$ (₨1,000) | ₨603 | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,419 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 648 N$ (₨2,781) | ₨1,942 | + 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 N$ (₨215) | ₨733 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61 N$ (₨261) | ₨229 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 N$ (₨125) | ₨183 | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,324 N$ (₨22,862) | ₨50,214 | - 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (₨4.29) | ₨1.43 | + 200% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,068 N$ (₨4,587) | ₨1,560 | + 194% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 N$ (₨192) | ₨267 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | + 78% |

These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 78% more expensive than in India
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