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Cost of living in Namibia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 N$ (¥795) | ¥1,034 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 N$ (¥582) | ¥720 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 N$ (¥411) | ¥464 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ (¥142) | ¥200 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 N$ (¥270) | ¥271 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ (¥198) | ¥640 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 N$ (¥477) | ¥915 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 N$ (¥192) | ¥613 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 N$ (¥232) | ¥420 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ (¥137) | ¥267 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117 N$ (¥927) | ¥1,604 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ (¥155) | ¥209 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 N$ (¥79) | ¥200 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,656 N$ (¥124,492) | ¥256,284 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,486 N$ (¥91,334) | ¥116,029 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,232 N$ (¥25,701) | ¥23,252 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,582 N$ (¥100,047) | ¥120,733 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,279 N$ (¥49,925) | ¥82,119 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,932 N$ (¥15,364) | ¥11,573 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 914 N$ (¥7,270) | ¥4,112 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,652 N$ (¥52,897) | ¥63,696 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,789 N$ (¥14,227) | ¥16,934 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 N$ (¥785) | ¥730 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 N$ (¥591) | ¥1,567 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 685 N$ (¥5,448) | ¥5,970 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 556 N$ (¥4,425) | ¥3,940 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,441 N$ (¥11,459) | ¥8,357 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,217 N$ (¥9,678) | ¥12,795 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 290,266 N$ (¥2,308,104) | ¥2,848,210 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 N$ (¥106) | ¥147 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 N$ (¥4,371) | ¥12,471 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39 N$ (¥312) | ¥1,279 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 N$ (¥1,021) | ¥1,179 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 330 N$ (¥2,627) | ¥5,268 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 N$ (¥313) | ¥643 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 N$ (¥181) | ¥726 | - 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 N$ (¥235) | ¥490 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 N$ (¥185) | ¥144 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 N$ (¥125) | ¥208 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 115 N$ (¥913) | ¥2,754 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 420 N$ (¥3,340) | ¥4,233 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 129 N$ (¥1,023) | ¥3,266 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 592 N$ (¥4,710) | ¥10,578 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 647 N$ (¥5,141) | ¥8,596 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 N$ (¥441) | ¥947 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 N$ (¥229) | ¥488 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 N$ (¥159) | ¥533 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 8,963 N$ (¥71,272) | ¥56,871 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.87 N$ (¥15) | ¥57 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 666 N$ (¥5,293) | ¥9,818 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 51 N$ (¥402) | ¥464 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 38% cheaper than in Japan
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