Cost of living in Namibia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 181 N$ (Rp 170,743) | Rp 49,381 | + 246% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72 N$ (Rp 68,105) | Rp 55,115 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 N$ (Rp 61,186) | Rp 32,165 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 N$ (Rp 20,933) | Rp 20,667 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 N$ (Rp 36,806) | Rp 25,337 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ (Rp 23,537) | Rp 17,064 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 113 N$ (Rp 106,164) | Rp 61,721 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 N$ (Rp 25,622) | Rp 37,576 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 56 N$ (Rp 53,096) | Rp 19,651 | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 N$ (Rp 23,521) | Rp 33,333 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 N$ (Rp 146,195) | Rp 375,202 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 N$ (Rp 21,103) | Rp 18,761 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 N$ (Rp 9,940) | Rp 18,326 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,231 N$ (Rp 20,004,129) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,722 N$ (Rp 14,813,526) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,784 N$ (Rp 4,507,232) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,951 N$ (Rp 13,145,070) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,802 N$ (Rp 11,119,708) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 945 N$ (Rp 890,498) | Rp 979,539 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,257 N$ (Rp 1,184,219) | Rp 329,516 | + 259% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,878 N$ (Rp 4,596,158) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,679 N$ (Rp 2,524,231) | Rp 2,125,490 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 116 N$ (Rp 109,299) | Rp 66,640 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 68,439 | - | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 825 N$ (Rp 777,712) | Rp 680,041 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 736 N$ (Rp 693,287) | Rp 422,463 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,634 N$ (Rp 1,539,308) | Rp 1,072,100 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,493 N$ (Rp 2,348,802) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 331,866 N$ (Rp 312,685,597) | Rp 486,176,000 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (Rp 13,022) | Rp 8,964 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 519 N$ (Rp 489,413) | Rp 228,023 | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 178 N$ (Rp 167,887) | Rp 29,297 | + 473% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 303 N$ (Rp 285,062) | Rp 59,151 | + 382% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 520 N$ (Rp 490,185) | Rp 256,292 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 N$ (Rp 75,022) | Rp 80,956 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (Rp 25,569) | Rp 22,650 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 N$ (Rp 47,110) | Rp 44,295 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 N$ (Rp 41,071) | Rp 22,030 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 N$ (Rp 30,332) | Rp 12,336 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 161 N$ (Rp 152,148) | Rp 81,128 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 385 N$ (Rp 362,753) | Rp 176,169 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 N$ (Rp 137,077) | Rp 104,243 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 N$ (Rp 659,543) | Rp 650,328 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 577 N$ (Rp 543,727) | Rp 367,409 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 N$ (Rp 66,626) | Rp 133,391 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 N$ (Rp 35,200) | Rp 36,857 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 N$ (Rp 33,243) | Rp 48,222 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (Rp 14,147,010) | Rp 8,519,630 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ (Rp 423) | Rp 1,787 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 656 N$ (Rp 618,407) | Rp 604,695 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 49 N$ (Rp 46,533) | Rp 28,427 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,126 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia
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