Cost of living in Namibia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 181 N$ (Rp 170,483) | Rp 42,304 | + 303% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 71 N$ (Rp 66,392) | Rp 54,298 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 N$ (Rp 61,394) | Rp 27,651 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24 N$ (Rp 22,258) | Rp 20,105 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 63 N$ (Rp 58,974) | Rp 24,210 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ (Rp 23,501) | Rp 16,357 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 113 N$ (Rp 106,003) | Rp 62,456 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 N$ (Rp 25,442) | Rp 38,556 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 56 N$ (Rp 53,016) | Rp 20,393 | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 N$ (Rp 23,568) | Rp 33,984 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 N$ (Rp 145,973) | Rp 339,527 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 N$ (Rp 21,071) | Rp 17,631 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 N$ (Rp 9,924) | Rp 17,406 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 112% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,832 N$ (Rp 19,598,027) | Rp 15,985,100 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,722 N$ (Rp 14,791,046) | Rp 8,980,080 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,784 N$ (Rp 4,500,393) | Rp 714,974 | + 529% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,951 N$ (Rp 13,125,122) | Rp 6,092,360 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,802 N$ (Rp 11,102,833) | Rp 3,667,230 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 945 N$ (Rp 889,147) | Rp 492,821 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,257 N$ (Rp 1,182,422) | Rp 276,658 | + 327% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,400 N$ (Rp 4,139,511) | Rp 3,662,870 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,679 N$ (Rp 2,520,401) | Rp 1,660,180 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 116 N$ (Rp 109,134) | Rp 44,086 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 58,559 | - | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 825 N$ (Rp 776,532) | Rp 648,513 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 736 N$ (Rp 692,235) | Rp 424,641 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,634 N$ (Rp 1,536,972) | Rp 1,183,600 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,493 N$ (Rp 2,345,238) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 331,866 N$ (Rp 312,211,086) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 N$ (Rp 14,723) | Rp 8,834 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 519 N$ (Rp 488,670) | Rp 230,004 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 131% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 178 N$ (Rp 167,632) | Rp 23,701 | + 607% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 303 N$ (Rp 284,629) | Rp 89,583 | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 520 N$ (Rp 489,441) | Rp 246,943 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 N$ (Rp 74,908) | Rp 32,223 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (Rp 25,530) | Rp 22,334 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 N$ (Rp 47,039) | Rp 30,094 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 N$ (Rp 41,009) | Rp 22,886 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 N$ (Rp 30,286) | Rp 10,410 | + 191% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 161 N$ (Rp 151,917) | Rp 61,834 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 385 N$ (Rp 362,203) | Rp 129,003 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 142 N$ (Rp 133,802) | Rp 103,125 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 N$ (Rp 658,542) | Rp 648,913 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 577 N$ (Rp 542,902) | Rp 349,513 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 N$ (Rp 66,525) | Rp 101,824 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 N$ (Rp 35,147) | Rp 32,336 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 N$ (Rp 33,192) | Rp 45,791 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (Rp 14,125,542) | Rp 9,934,870 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ (Rp 422) | Rp 1,849 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 656 N$ (Rp 617,469) | Rp 556,841 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 49 N$ (Rp 46,463) | Rp 30,062 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 589 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia
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