- Cost of Living
- Namibia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Namibia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 99 N$ (¥794) | ¥1,054 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 77 N$ (¥620) | ¥698 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 N$ (¥330) | ¥436 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ (¥142) | ¥205 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 N$ (¥310) | ¥285 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ (¥197) | ¥777 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 N$ (¥416) | ¥910 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 N$ (¥209) | ¥697 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 N$ (¥179) | ¥414 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ (¥129) | ¥265 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 N$ (¥792) | ¥1,538 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ (¥157) | ¥203 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 N$ (¥83) | ¥198 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,007 N$ (¥120,131) | ¥231,808 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,929 N$ (¥87,489) | ¥125,591 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,047 N$ (¥16,389) | ¥21,159 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,966 N$ (¥87,788) | ¥113,754 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,490 N$ (¥51,951) | ¥74,885 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 798 N$ (¥6,386) | ¥12,611 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 953 N$ (¥7,626) | ¥4,134 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,694 N$ (¥53,586) | ¥55,558 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,799 N$ (¥14,404) | ¥16,830 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 106 N$ (¥851) | ¥693 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 N$ (¥629) | ¥1,827 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 709 N$ (¥5,679) | ¥6,829 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 436 N$ (¥3,493) | ¥4,215 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,304 N$ (¥10,441) | ¥8,321 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 961 N$ (¥7,695) | ¥13,972 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 276,870 N$ (¥2,216,414) | ¥2,590,890 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (¥110) | ¥145 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 N$ (¥4,400) | ¥11,257 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 N$ (¥345) | ¥1,278 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 N$ (¥1,028) | ¥1,016 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 354 N$ (¥2,832) | ¥3,622 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 41 N$ (¥328) | ¥630 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 N$ (¥194) | ¥707 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 N$ (¥236) | ¥455 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 N$ (¥208) | ¥137 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 N$ (¥127) | ¥217 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 115 N$ (¥919) | ¥2,939 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 386 N$ (¥3,087) | ¥4,035 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 N$ (¥959) | ¥3,358 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 625 N$ (¥5,003) | ¥12,964 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 535 N$ (¥4,283) | ¥8,046 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 N$ (¥431) | ¥880 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28 N$ (¥224) | ¥491 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 N$ (¥160) | ¥560 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,214 N$ (¥41,742) | ¥49,094 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.89 N$ (¥15) | ¥56 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 588 N$ (¥4,705) | ¥10,296 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 48 N$ (¥388) | ¥468 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 40% cheaper than in Japan
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