Cost of living in Namibia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Namibia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 169 N$ (¥1,366) | ¥1,035 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96 N$ (¥776) | ¥840 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 N$ (¥627) | ¥618 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 N$ (¥272) | ¥237 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 55 N$ (¥443) | ¥335 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 N$ (¥372) | ¥439 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 93 N$ (¥750) | ¥1,195 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 49 N$ (¥395) | ¥822 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 N$ (¥608) | ¥509 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 N$ (¥162) | ¥303 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 N$ (¥937) | ¥1,267 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 N$ (¥189) | ¥276 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 N$ (¥160) | ¥293 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Namibia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,763 N$ (¥168,244) | ¥365,082 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,825 N$ (¥79,617) | ¥197,136 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,201 N$ (¥9,732) | ¥19,132 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 N$ (¥81,033) | ¥145,654 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,663 N$ (¥45,887) | ¥102,459 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,526 N$ (¥20,465) | ¥8,349 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 837 N$ (¥6,779) | ¥4,448 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000 N$ (¥40,516) | ¥74,559 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 N$ (¥24,310) | ¥25,414 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 N$ (¥1,213) | ¥1,338 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,815 | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Namibia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,100 N$ (¥8,914) | ¥9,315 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 661 N$ (¥5,354) | ¥5,103 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 N$ (¥12,155) | ¥9,892 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,651 N$ (¥13,380) | ¥12,189 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Namibia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 715,000 N$ (¥5,793,841) | ¥3,122,540 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 N$ (¥181) | ¥169 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (¥1,215) | ¥8,198 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Namibia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (¥648) | ¥2,133 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 298 N$ (¥2,415) | ¥2,551 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 569 N$ (¥4,610) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (¥162) | ¥1,337 | - 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (¥223) | ¥930 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 N$ (¥446) | ¥622 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 N$ (¥421) | ¥224 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 N$ (¥464) | ¥188 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 N$ (¥1,621) | ¥4,604 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Namibia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 428 N$ (¥3,470) | ¥4,908 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 162 N$ (¥1,310) | ¥3,881 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,071 N$ (¥8,682) | ¥8,269 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 N$ (¥810) | ¥1,244 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 N$ (¥460) | ¥547 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 N$ (¥342) | ¥674 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 N$ (¥8,103) | ¥51,659 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (¥8) | ¥52 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 776 N$ (¥6,286) | ¥9,530 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 307 N$ (¥2,488) | ¥602 | + 313% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 497 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 30, 2025.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 29% cheaper than in Japan
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