Cost of living in Namibia compared to Japan
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Namibia is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Namibia | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 N$ (¥1,118) | ¥1,019 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 109 N$ (¥866) | ¥764 | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 78 N$ (¥619) | ¥514 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 N$ (¥186) | ¥215 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 59 N$ (¥467) | ¥319 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 N$ (¥291) | ¥625 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 81 N$ (¥644) | ¥1,190 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 N$ (¥243) | ¥545 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 N$ (¥438) | ¥410 | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ (¥125) | ¥292 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 183 N$ (¥1,452) | ¥1,440 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 23 N$ (¥179) | ¥204 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 N$ (¥113) | ¥176 | - 36% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Namibia is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Namibia | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,247 N$ (¥168,488) | ¥221,430 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,235 N$ (¥128,744) | ¥111,860 | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,115 N$ (¥24,700) | ¥20,251 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,938 N$ (¥150,177) | ¥190,034 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,195 N$ (¥96,703) | ¥84,192 | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,526 N$ (¥20,027) | ¥28,514 | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,134 N$ (¥8,991) | ¥3,357 | + 168% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,059 N$ (¥63,906) | ¥52,125 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,448 N$ (¥27,342) | ¥15,714 | + 74% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 N$ (¥1,187) | ¥1,018 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 341 N$ (¥2,701) | ¥1,314 | + 106% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Namibia is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Namibia | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 917 N$ (¥7,276) | ¥8,530 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 494 N$ (¥3,919) | ¥4,983 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 N$ (¥11,895) | ¥9,702 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,857 N$ (¥14,726) | ¥11,426 | + 29% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Namibia is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Namibia | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 715,000 N$ (¥5,669,886) | ¥2,882,200 | + 97% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 N$ (¥168) | ¥170 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (¥1,189) | ¥9,799 | - 88% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Namibia is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Namibia | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (¥634) | ¥1,555 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 298 N$ (¥2,363) | ¥2,993 | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 644 N$ (¥5,103) | ¥6,000 | - 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (¥159) | ¥1,706 | - 91% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (¥218) | ¥842 | - 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47 N$ (¥370) | ¥600 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 N$ (¥412) | ¥192 | + 115% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 57 N$ (¥448) | ¥203 | + 121% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 136 N$ (¥1,077) | ¥4,236 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Namibia is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Namibia | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 910 N$ (¥7,218) | ¥5,211 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 233 N$ (¥1,847) | ¥3,676 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,122 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 648 N$ (¥5,135) | ¥8,391 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 N$ (¥397) | ¥961 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61 N$ (¥482) | ¥499 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 N$ (¥228) | ¥656 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 N$ (¥7,930) | ¥51,754 | - 85% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (¥8) | ¥52 | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 913 N$ (¥7,242) | ¥8,705 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 N$ (¥354) | ¥564 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 787 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 23% cheaper than in Japan
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