Cost of living in Namibia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 156 N$ (Rp 137,420) | Rp 59,962 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 145 N$ (Rp 127,885) | Rp 55,395 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 N$ (Rp 56,433) | Rp 27,371 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 N$ (Rp 25,192) | Rp 20,165 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67 N$ (Rp 58,907) | Rp 26,969 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 N$ (Rp 32,359) | Rp 17,108 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109 N$ (Rp 96,379) | Rp 50,021 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 N$ (Rp 27,060) | Rp 42,079 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 N$ (Rp 48,759) | Rp 22,926 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ (Rp 14,877) | Rp 35,271 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 211 N$ (Rp 186,031) | Rp 302,386 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 N$ (Rp 19,348) | Rp 19,961 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 N$ (Rp 12,607) | Rp 18,941 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 88% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,868 N$ (Rp 16,664,989) | Rp 16,292,300 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,920 N$ (Rp 13,178,094) | Rp 8,256,070 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 N$ (Rp 4,416,198) | Rp 871,567 | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,792 N$ (Rp 13,948,023) | Rp 8,332,070 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,195 N$ (Rp 10,770,795) | Rp 3,724,330 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 N$ (Rp 5,299,607) | Rp 532,882 | + 895% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 836 N$ (Rp 738,193) | Rp 345,070 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,059 N$ (Rp 7,117,964) | Rp 3,857,190 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,448 N$ (Rp 3,045,359) | Rp 1,498,840 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 N$ (Rp 55,253) | Rp 70,816 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 316 N$ (Rp 279,143) | Rp 78,155 | + 257% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 79% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,037 N$ (Rp 915,604) | Rp 560,382 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,088 N$ (Rp 960,649) | Rp 442,949 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,246 N$ (Rp 1,983,709) | Rp 1,218,390 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,254 N$ (Rp 1,108,020) | Rp 1,398,430 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 424,020 N$ (Rp 374,515,769) | Rp 492,973,000 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 N$ (Rp 15,655) | Rp 11,374 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (Rp 132,488) | Rp 190,182 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (Rp 70,660) | Rp 36,367 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 N$ (Rp 264,975) | Rp 60,467 | + 338% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 758 N$ (Rp 669,266) | Rp 332,000 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (Rp 17,665) | Rp 67,999 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (Rp 24,289) | Rp 22,412 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47 N$ (Rp 41,249) | Rp 34,558 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 N$ (Rp 39,615) | Rp 30,035 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 N$ (Rp 13,249) | Rp 15,580 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 176 N$ (Rp 155,513) | Rp 88,350 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378 N$ (Rp 333,646) | Rp 213,417 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 233 N$ (Rp 205,712) | Rp 110,240 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 300,249 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 494 N$ (Rp 435,933) | Rp 490,881 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 N$ (Rp 44,163) | Rp 92,882 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 N$ (Rp 48,692) | Rp 39,821 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23 N$ (Rp 20,457) | Rp 44,788 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,324 N$ (Rp 4,702,256) | Rp 9,505,300 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (Rp 883) | Rp 1,816 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 N$ (Rp 1,324,875) | Rp 585,606 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 N$ (Rp 39,747) | Rp 36,785 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 775 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia
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