Cost of living in Namibia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 N$ (Rp 117,318) | Rp 42,558 | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 109 N$ (Rp 90,864) | Rp 59,865 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 N$ (Rp 53,163) | Rp 27,367 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 N$ (Rp 19,315) | Rp 22,421 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67 N$ (Rp 55,493) | Rp 29,124 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 N$ (Rp 30,483) | Rp 18,124 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 81 N$ (Rp 67,594) | Rp 71,910 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 N$ (Rp 25,492) | Rp 44,244 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 N$ (Rp 45,933) | Rp 21,715 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ (Rp 13,073) | Rp 35,024 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 183 N$ (Rp 152,345) | Rp 352,988 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 N$ (Rp 18,828) | Rp 21,734 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 N$ (Rp 11,877) | Rp 20,784 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,786 N$ (Rp 20,623,730) | Rp 20,686,000 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,035 N$ (Rp 17,502,583) | Rp 10,596,300 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 N$ (Rp 4,160,258) | Rp 1,384,880 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,938 N$ (Rp 15,757,583) | Rp 8,279,990 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,195 N$ (Rp 10,146,742) | Rp 4,547,870 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,526 N$ (Rp 2,101,388) | Rp 982,614 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,084 N$ (Rp 902,013) | Rp 405,045 | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,059 N$ (Rp 6,705,443) | Rp 4,396,610 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,448 N$ (Rp 2,868,865) | Rp 1,754,770 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 93 N$ (Rp 77,329) | Rp 61,187 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 340 N$ (Rp 283,204) | Rp 96,476 | + 194% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 820 N$ (Rp 681,954) | Rp 734,797 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,088 N$ (Rp 904,975) | Rp 496,694 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 N$ (Rp 1,248,092) | Rp 1,239,350 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,178 N$ (Rp 1,812,122) | Rp 1,333,420 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 424,020 N$ (Rp 352,810,778) | Rp 542,207,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 N$ (Rp 17,491) | Rp 11,857 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (Rp 124,809) | Rp 197,854 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (Rp 66,565) | Rp 23,719 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 N$ (Rp 249,618) | Rp 46,401 | + 438% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 580 N$ (Rp 482,470) | Rp 271,191 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (Rp 16,641) | Rp 115,732 | - 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (Rp 22,881) | Rp 25,419 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47 N$ (Rp 38,858) | Rp 34,912 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 N$ (Rp 37,319) | Rp 40,045 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 N$ (Rp 12,481) | Rp 10,483 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 136 N$ (Rp 113,016) | Rp 87,815 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Namibia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 910 N$ (Rp 757,343) | Rp 194,219 | + 290% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 233 N$ (Rp 193,790) | Rp 118,885 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 400,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 648 N$ (Rp 538,813) | Rp 405,726 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 N$ (Rp 41,604) | Rp 120,291 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61 N$ (Rp 50,558) | Rp 37,416 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 N$ (Rp 23,910) | Rp 45,773 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 N$ (Rp 832,062) | Rp 10,496,600 | - 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (Rp 832) | Rp 2,024 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 913 N$ (Rp 759,830) | Rp 502,101 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 N$ (Rp 37,108) | Rp 36,872 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 800 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia
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