Cost of living in Namibia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 101% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 181 N$ (₨932) | ₨345 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72 N$ (₨372) | ₨294 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 N$ (₨336) | ₨141 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 N$ (₨113) | ₨52 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 63 N$ (₨322) | ₨75 | + 332% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ (₨128) | ₨37 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 113 N$ (₨580) | ₨235 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 N$ (₨139) | ₨149 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 56 N$ (₨290) | ₨32 | + 819% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 N$ (₨129) | ₨138 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 N$ (₨798) | ₨726 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 N$ (₨115) | ₨86 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 N$ (₨54) | ₨35 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 271% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 271% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,832 N$ (₨107,151) | ₨33,225 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,722 N$ (₨80,869) | ₨19,978 | + 305% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,784 N$ (₨24,606) | ₨4,391 | + 460% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,951 N$ (₨71,761) | ₨18,113 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,802 N$ (₨60,704) | ₨11,868 | + 411% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 945 N$ (₨4,861) | ₨3,639 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,257 N$ (₨6,465) | ₨712 | + 808% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,878 N$ (₨25,091) | ₨29,862 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,679 N$ (₨13,780) | ₨10,869 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 116 N$ (₨597) | ₨398 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨220 | - | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 825 N$ (₨4,246) | ₨2,376 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 736 N$ (₨3,785) | ₨2,495 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,634 N$ (₨8,403) | ₨3,665 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,493 N$ (₨12,822) | ₨2,737 | + 369% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 331,866 N$ (₨1,706,995) | ₨944,817 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (₨71) | ₨83 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 519 N$ (₨2,672) | ₨1,167 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 134% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 178 N$ (₨917) | ₨99 | + 826% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 303 N$ (₨1,556) | ₨216 | + 620% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 520 N$ (₨2,676) | ₨630 | + 325% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 N$ (₨410) | ₨319 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (₨140) | ₨170 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 N$ (₨257) | ₨260 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 N$ (₨224) | ₨139 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 N$ (₨166) | ₨72 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 161 N$ (₨831) | ₨216 | + 285% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 385 N$ (₨1,980) | ₨1,196 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 N$ (₨748) | ₨478 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 N$ (₨3,601) | ₨1,591 | + 126% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 577 N$ (₨2,968) | ₨1,484 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 N$ (₨364) | ₨517 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 N$ (₨192) | ₨180 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 N$ (₨181) | ₨187 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (₨77,231) | ₨38,405 | + 101% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ (₨2.31) | ₨5.46 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 656 N$ (₨3,376) | ₨1,488 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 49 N$ (₨254) | ₨272 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,846 prices entered by 1,842 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 124% more expensive than in India
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