- Cost of Living
- Namibia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Namibia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 3% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 82 N$ (Rp 89,390) | Rp 64,340 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 N$ (Rp 71,909) | Rp 49,369 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 N$ (Rp 52,264) | Rp 27,749 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ (Rp 19,126) | Rp 19,366 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 N$ (Rp 35,050) | Rp 26,280 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 N$ (Rp 28,534) | Rp 13,159 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 N$ (Rp 65,122) | Rp 58,741 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 N$ (Rp 30,876) | Rp 34,445 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 N$ (Rp 24,626) | Rp 16,331 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 N$ (Rp 16,812) | Rp 31,183 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 N$ (Rp 109,741) | Rp 350,688 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ (Rp 21,339) | Rp 20,434 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 N$ (Rp 11,552) | Rp 17,500 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,069 N$ (Rp 18,598,297) | Rp 11,751,400 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,553 N$ (Rp 11,499,160) | Rp 8,064,920 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,210 N$ (Rp 1,318,449) | Rp 989,111 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,255 N$ (Rp 10,084,639) | Rp 7,991,320 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,000 N$ (Rp 6,537,762) | Rp 4,734,520 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 875 N$ (Rp 953,424) | Rp 731,905 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 632 N$ (Rp 688,774) | Rp 295,762 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,500 N$ (Rp 8,171,919) | Rp 4,527,030 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,833 N$ (Rp 1,997,646) | Rp 1,710,320 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 N$ (Rp 78,726) | Rp 49,451 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 N$ (Rp 163,444) | Rp 49,438 | + 231% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 N$ (Rp 837,981) | Rp 579,095 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 478 N$ (Rp 521,173) | Rp 401,730 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,502 N$ (Rp 1,636,576) | Rp 1,010,680 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,048 N$ (Rp 1,142,376) | Rp 1,001,470 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 306,000 N$ (Rp 333,425,842) | Rp 447,987,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 N$ (Rp 14,159) | Rp 8,785 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 710 N$ (Rp 773,828) | Rp 317,976 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 N$ (Rp 64,464) | Rp 18,285 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 192 N$ (Rp 208,986) | Rp 73,114 | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 374 N$ (Rp 407,762) | Rp 346,655 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 N$ (Rp 42,920) | Rp 35,210 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 N$ (Rp 30,443) | Rp 20,752 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 N$ (Rp 43,462) | Rp 31,100 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 N$ (Rp 32,874) | Rp 12,324 | + 167% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 N$ (Rp 17,657) | Rp 12,609 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98 N$ (Rp 106,383) | Rp 95,162 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 1% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 322 N$ (Rp 350,325) | Rp 213,406 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 124 N$ (Rp 135,047) | Rp 96,854 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 N$ (Rp 326,888) | Rp 384,079 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 525 N$ (Rp 572,054) | Rp 488,104 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 N$ (Rp 50,395) | Rp 131,595 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 N$ (Rp 33,744) | Rp 48,818 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 N$ (Rp 21,793) | Rp 59,752 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 6,749 N$ (Rp 7,353,642) | Rp 8,265,020 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,530 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 523 N$ (Rp 570,017) | Rp 576,215 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 49 N$ (Rp 53,119) | Rp 23,129 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,956 prices entered by 360 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia
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