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Cost of living in Namibia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 N$ (₨486) | ₨386 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 N$ (₨356) | ₨255 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 N$ (₨251) | ₨143 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ (₨87) | ₨52 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 N$ (₨165) | ₨71 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ (₨121) | ₨36 | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 N$ (₨292) | ₨195 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 N$ (₨118) | ₨141 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 N$ (₨142) | ₨25 | + 476% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ (₨84) | ₨121 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117 N$ (₨567) | ₨859 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ (₨95) | ₨82 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 N$ (₨48) | ₨33 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,656 N$ (₨76,142) | ₨30,869 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,486 N$ (₨55,862) | ₨20,677 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,232 N$ (₨15,719) | ₨4,250 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,582 N$ (₨61,191) | ₨23,657 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,279 N$ (₨30,535) | ₨15,194 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,932 N$ (₨9,397) | ₨4,591 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 914 N$ (₨4,447) | ₨910 | + 389% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,652 N$ (₨32,353) | ₨34,312 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,789 N$ (₨8,702) | ₨11,460 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 N$ (₨480) | ₨426 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 N$ (₨361) | ₨555 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 685 N$ (₨3,332) | ₨2,422 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 556 N$ (₨2,706) | ₨2,935 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,441 N$ (₨7,008) | ₨4,088 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,217 N$ (₨5,919) | ₨3,316 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 290,266 N$ (₨1,411,685) | ₨870,351 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 N$ (₨65) | ₨79 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 N$ (₨2,673) | ₨1,286 | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39 N$ (₨191) | ₨152 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 N$ (₨624) | ₨315 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 330 N$ (₨1,607) | ₨1,141 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 N$ (₨191) | ₨276 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 N$ (₨111) | ₨182 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 N$ (₨144) | ₨224 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 N$ (₨113) | ₨125 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 N$ (₨77) | ₨71 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 115 N$ (₨558) | ₨289 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 25% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 420 N$ (₨2,043) | ₨1,205 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 129 N$ (₨625) | ₨500 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 592 N$ (₨2,881) | ₨2,132 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 647 N$ (₨3,144) | ₨1,813 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 N$ (₨270) | ₨863 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 N$ (₨140) | ₨214 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 N$ (₨97) | ₨229 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 8,963 N$ (₨43,591) | ₨37,379 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.87 N$ (₨9) | ₨49 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 666 N$ (₨3,237) | ₨2,303 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 51 N$ (₨246) | ₨257 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 40% more expensive than in India
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