Cost of living in Namibia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143 N$ (¥873) | ¥1,001 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 N$ (¥311) | ¥722 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 N$ (¥426) | ¥446 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 N$ (¥135) | ¥214 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 N$ (¥532) | ¥289 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 N$ (¥170) | ¥501 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 102 N$ (¥620) | ¥1,246 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35 N$ (¥211) | ¥640 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 76 N$ (¥461) | ¥381 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 N$ (¥121) | ¥260 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 N$ (¥702) | ¥1,652 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 N$ (¥120) | ¥221 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 N$ (¥80) | ¥277 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,719 N$ (¥107,891) | ¥212,128 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,281 N$ (¥105,225) | ¥121,270 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,912 N$ (¥11,645) | ¥15,948 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,931 N$ (¥109,182) | ¥127,445 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,019 N$ (¥85,359) | ¥86,552 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,184 N$ (¥7,211) | ¥11,000 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,209 N$ (¥7,362) | ¥3,835 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,760 N$ (¥28,982) | ¥39,892 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,789 N$ (¥10,892) | ¥10,465 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 N$ (¥476) | ¥749 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 N$ (¥274) | ¥2,162 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 709 N$ (¥4,314) | ¥6,528 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 563 N$ (¥3,429) | ¥4,644 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,092 N$ (¥6,650) | ¥7,685 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,102 N$ (¥6,710) | ¥13,013 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 359,999 N$ (¥2,192,046) | ¥2,936,380 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (¥84) | ¥142 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 821 N$ (¥5,001) | ¥9,348 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 N$ (¥310) | ¥1,406 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 N$ (¥1,218) | ¥929 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 554 N$ (¥3,374) | ¥8,740 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 N$ (¥309) | ¥554 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 N$ (¥113) | ¥669 | - 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 57 N$ (¥349) | ¥525 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 N$ (¥353) | ¥206 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 N$ (¥160) | ¥238 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 180 N$ (¥1,096) | ¥2,654 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 N$ (¥1,218) | ¥3,275 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 N$ (¥732) | ¥3,323 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600 N$ (¥3,653) | ¥16,766 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 340 N$ (¥2,071) | ¥5,924 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 N$ (¥269) | ¥806 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 N$ (¥219) | ¥520 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 N$ (¥195) | ¥510 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (¥91,426) | ¥47,417 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ (¥3) | ¥26 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 681 N$ (¥4,144) | ¥8,220 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 51 N$ (¥311) | ¥491 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,364 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 35% cheaper than in Japan
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