Cost of living in Namibia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 169 N$ (Rp 144,280) | Rp 55,068 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96 N$ (Rp 81,972) | Rp 58,183 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 N$ (Rp 66,274) | Rp 31,308 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 N$ (Rp 28,700) | Rp 23,307 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 N$ (Rp 48,979) | Rp 30,367 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 N$ (Rp 39,354) | Rp 14,479 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 93 N$ (Rp 79,239) | Rp 67,619 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 49 N$ (Rp 41,757) | Rp 46,085 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 N$ (Rp 64,212) | Rp 20,806 | + 209% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 N$ (Rp 17,123) | Rp 34,093 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 N$ (Rp 98,996) | Rp 344,187 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 N$ (Rp 19,940) | Rp 18,823 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 N$ (Rp 16,880) | Rp 14,432 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,215 N$ (Rp 13,026,239) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,637 N$ (Rp 9,107,271) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,201 N$ (Rp 1,028,226) | Rp 2,034,370 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 N$ (Rp 8,561,558) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,663 N$ (Rp 4,848,179) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,526 N$ (Rp 2,162,239) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 837 N$ (Rp 716,240) | Rp 378,883 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000 N$ (Rp 4,280,779) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 N$ (Rp 2,568,467) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 N$ (Rp 128,119) | Rp 91,402 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 80,207 | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,100 N$ (Rp 941,771) | Rp 759,724 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 661 N$ (Rp 565,652) | Rp 458,661 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 N$ (Rp 1,284,234) | Rp 1,371,230 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,651 N$ (Rp 1,413,667) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 715,000 N$ (Rp 612,151,377) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 N$ (Rp 19,102) | Rp 12,558 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (Rp 128,423) | Rp 199,904 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (Rp 68,492) | Rp 22,456 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 298 N$ (Rp 255,134) | Rp 96,147 | + 165% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 569 N$ (Rp 487,100) | Rp 275,446 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (Rp 17,123) | Rp 66,604 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (Rp 23,544) | Rp 26,592 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 N$ (Rp 47,089) | Rp 33,023 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 N$ (Rp 44,520) | Rp 27,953 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 N$ (Rp 49,051) | Rp 12,305 | + 299% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 N$ (Rp 171,231) | Rp 84,361 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 428 N$ (Rp 366,651) | Rp 261,890 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 162 N$ (Rp 138,433) | Rp 104,570 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,071 N$ (Rp 917,345) | Rp 379,769 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 N$ (Rp 85,616) | Rp 149,637 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 N$ (Rp 48,611) | Rp 38,584 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 N$ (Rp 36,097) | Rp 50,891 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 N$ (Rp 856,156) | Rp 6,922,760 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (Rp 856) | Rp 2,388 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 776 N$ (Rp 664,185) | Rp 451,365 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 N$ (Rp 42,808) | Rp 42,610 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 734 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia
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