Cost of living in Namibia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 N$ (Rp 81,486) | Rp 61,616 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 N$ (Rp 61,437) | Rp 50,879 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 80 N$ (Rp 75,610) | Rp 28,690 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 N$ (Rp 18,157) | Rp 19,092 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 N$ (Rp 34,071) | Rp 26,655 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 N$ (Rp 27,159) | Rp 15,384 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 89 N$ (Rp 84,733) | Rp 69,458 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 N$ (Rp 31,915) | Rp 39,153 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 51 N$ (Rp 48,349) | Rp 19,538 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 N$ (Rp 20,110) | Rp 30,210 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 N$ (Rp 103,395) | Rp 433,415 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 N$ (Rp 19,089) | Rp 16,020 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 N$ (Rp 12,182) | Rp 14,528 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 84% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,873 N$ (Rp 14,132,584) | Rp 13,278,000 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,863 N$ (Rp 9,371,794) | Rp 7,047,390 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,742 N$ (Rp 2,605,739) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,791 N$ (Rp 17,855,516) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,241 N$ (Rp 10,681,230) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,534 N$ (Rp 1,457,977) | Rp 660,848 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 626 N$ (Rp 595,070) | Rp 268,756 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,358 N$ (Rp 5,091,548) | Rp 3,655,150 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,386 N$ (Rp 1,316,771) | Rp 1,371,860 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 82 N$ (Rp 78,076) | Rp 52,413 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 131 N$ (Rp 124,948) | Rp 51,166 | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 640 N$ (Rp 608,072) | Rp 639,688 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 538 N$ (Rp 511,384) | Rp 543,010 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,092 N$ (Rp 1,037,421) | Rp 1,062,600 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,633 N$ (Rp 1,551,622) | Rp 883,123 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 223,186 N$ (Rp 212,079,510) | Rp 469,854,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 N$ (Rp 12,511) | Rp 9,231 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 821 N$ (Rp 780,426) | Rp 360,956 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48 N$ (Rp 45,741) | Rp 30,366 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60 N$ (Rp 56,828) | Rp 138,988 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 388 N$ (Rp 368,426) | Rp 257,547 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 N$ (Rp 48,284) | Rp 41,237 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 N$ (Rp 19,947) | Rp 24,297 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 57 N$ (Rp 54,529) | Rp 30,182 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 N$ (Rp 18,898) | Rp 19,131 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 N$ (Rp 20,506) | Rp 14,080 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90 N$ (Rp 85,518) | Rp 66,998 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 368 N$ (Rp 349,842) | Rp 184,609 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 148 N$ (Rp 140,732) | Rp 104,111 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 534 N$ (Rp 507,548) | Rp 359,301 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 635 N$ (Rp 603,444) | Rp 433,102 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 N$ (Rp 55,504) | Rp 128,455 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 N$ (Rp 34,103) | Rp 46,128 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 N$ (Rp 30,504) | Rp 51,877 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (Rp 14,267,613) | Rp 6,699,010 | + 113% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ (Rp 426) | Rp 1,407 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 681 N$ (Rp 646,677) | Rp 501,792 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 N$ (Rp 49,700) | Rp 23,371 | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,642 prices entered by 207 different people.
Cost of living in Namibia is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia
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