Cost of living in Namibia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Namibia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 178 N$ (¥1,426) | ¥1,145 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 128 N$ (¥1,022) | ¥719 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 N$ (¥551) | ¥437 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38 N$ (¥304) | ¥211 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 N$ (¥606) | ¥282 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 N$ (¥370) | ¥815 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 N$ (¥1,086) | ¥951 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 N$ (¥315) | ¥984 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 N$ (¥387) | ¥421 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ (¥139) | ¥268 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 242 N$ (¥1,936) | ¥1,770 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 N$ (¥164) | ¥217 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 N$ (¥118) | ¥225 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Namibia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,911 N$ (¥183,020) | ¥194,768 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,487 N$ (¥155,674) | ¥126,641 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 N$ (¥31,954) | ¥21,178 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,372 N$ (¥138,774) | ¥142,258 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,423 N$ (¥107,229) | ¥80,836 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,000 N$ (¥63,907) | ¥13,643 | + 368% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 739 N$ (¥5,904) | ¥3,988 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,372 N$ (¥26,937) | ¥59,521 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,712 N$ (¥29,650) | ¥17,809 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 82 N$ (¥658) | ¥665 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 N$ (¥799) | ¥2,700 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Namibia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 453 N$ (¥3,615) | ¥7,941 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 529 N$ (¥4,225) | ¥4,162 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 N$ (¥7,988) | ¥7,471 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 974 N$ (¥7,784) | ¥15,388 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Namibia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 N$ (¥3,195,371) | ¥2,576,380 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 N$ (¥131) | ¥161 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Namibia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (¥639) | ¥1,370 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 N$ (¥2,397) | ¥1,955 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 N$ (¥6,391) | ¥3,523 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 N$ (¥636) | ¥2,205 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 N$ (¥180) | ¥648 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 N$ (¥450) | ¥409 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 N$ (¥318) | ¥143 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 N$ (¥120) | ¥184 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 N$ (¥1,997) | ¥3,583 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Namibia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 N$ (¥2,397) | ¥4,280 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 N$ (¥1,160) | ¥3,593 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 N$ (¥5,592) | ¥20,657 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 N$ (¥3,195) | ¥6,242 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 N$ (¥479) | ¥1,034 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 N$ (¥280) | ¥533 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 N$ (¥200) | ¥526 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (¥119,945) | ¥58,872 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 656 N$ (¥5,243) | ¥11,178 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 55 N$ (¥439) | ¥554 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 692 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is about the same as in Japan
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