- Cost of Living
- Namibia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Namibia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 82 N$ (¥640) | ¥1,074 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 77 N$ (¥605) | ¥684 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 N$ (¥325) | ¥458 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ (¥139) | ¥203 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 N$ (¥281) | ¥295 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 N$ (¥204) | ¥791 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 N$ (¥440) | ¥924 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 N$ (¥206) | ¥748 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 N$ (¥169) | ¥429 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ (¥124) | ¥279 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 N$ (¥775) | ¥1,683 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ (¥156) | ¥194 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 N$ (¥81) | ¥194 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 13,491 N$ (¥105,973) | ¥217,864 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,950 N$ (¥78,159) | ¥136,533 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,657 N$ (¥13,015) | ¥19,622 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,966 N$ (¥86,141) | ¥113,659 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,490 N$ (¥50,976) | ¥71,360 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 798 N$ (¥6,267) | ¥12,437 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 867 N$ (¥6,811) | ¥4,275 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,176 N$ (¥48,511) | ¥57,256 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,799 N$ (¥14,133) | ¥15,779 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 N$ (¥522) | ¥715 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 N$ (¥617) | ¥2,185 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 739 N$ (¥5,802) | ¥7,719 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 484 N$ (¥3,805) | ¥4,823 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,370 N$ (¥10,765) | ¥8,412 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 961 N$ (¥7,551) | ¥14,620 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 246,819 N$ (¥1,938,783) | ¥2,517,540 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 N$ (¥103) | ¥142 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 N$ (¥4,318) | ¥11,002 | - 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$ (¥338) | ¥1,278 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 N$ (¥1,009) | ¥1,019 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 376 N$ (¥2,950) | ¥3,956 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 N$ (¥267) | ¥612 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 N$ (¥182) | ¥680 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 N$ (¥279) | ¥455 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 29 N$ (¥226) | ¥134 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 N$ (¥136) | ¥241 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 83 N$ (¥650) | ¥3,053 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 351 N$ (¥2,757) | ¥4,394 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112 N$ (¥877) | ¥3,429 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 N$ (¥7,855) | ¥14,181 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 558 N$ (¥4,383) | ¥8,414 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 N$ (¥336) | ¥973 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 N$ (¥232) | ¥479 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 N$ (¥165) | ¥599 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,214 N$ (¥40,959) | ¥52,524 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.89 N$ (¥15) | ¥62 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 588 N$ (¥4,617) | ¥10,897 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 52 N$ (¥410) | ¥468 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 44% cheaper than in Japan
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