- Cost of Living
- Namibia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Namibia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 82 N$ (¥699) | ¥1,060 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 N$ (¥563) | ¥668 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 N$ (¥409) | ¥489 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ (¥150) | ¥205 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 N$ (¥274) | ¥304 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 N$ (¥223) | ¥805 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 N$ (¥509) | ¥1,035 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 N$ (¥242) | ¥757 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 N$ (¥193) | ¥427 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 N$ (¥132) | ¥292 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 N$ (¥858) | ¥1,706 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ (¥167) | ¥200 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 N$ (¥90) | ¥203 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,069 N$ (¥145,494) | ¥246,413 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,553 N$ (¥89,958) | ¥141,665 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,210 N$ (¥10,314) | ¥19,065 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,255 N$ (¥78,892) | ¥129,819 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,000 N$ (¥51,145) | ¥88,209 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 875 N$ (¥7,459) | ¥13,050 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 632 N$ (¥5,388) | ¥4,177 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,500 N$ (¥63,929) | ¥59,797 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,833 N$ (¥15,628) | ¥18,392 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 N$ (¥616) | ¥848 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 N$ (¥1,279) | ¥2,575 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 N$ (¥6,555) | ¥8,514 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 478 N$ (¥4,077) | ¥4,244 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,502 N$ (¥12,803) | ¥8,631 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,048 N$ (¥8,937) | ¥13,887 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 306,000 N$ (¥2,608,379) | ¥2,423,970 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 N$ (¥111) | ¥137 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 710 N$ (¥6,054) | ¥10,169 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 N$ (¥504) | ¥1,229 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 192 N$ (¥1,635) | ¥998 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 374 N$ (¥3,190) | ¥4,043 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 N$ (¥336) | ¥491 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 N$ (¥238) | ¥659 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 N$ (¥340) | ¥499 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 N$ (¥257) | ¥124 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 N$ (¥138) | ¥248 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98 N$ (¥832) | ¥3,314 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 322 N$ (¥2,741) | ¥4,543 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 124 N$ (¥1,056) | ¥3,386 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 N$ (¥2,557) | ¥10,226 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 525 N$ (¥4,475) | ¥7,804 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 N$ (¥394) | ¥918 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 N$ (¥264) | ¥479 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 N$ (¥170) | ¥573 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 6,749 N$ (¥57,527) | ¥53,237 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥44 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 523 N$ (¥4,459) | ¥11,808 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 49 N$ (¥416) | ¥546 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,656 prices entered by 424 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 35% cheaper than in Japan
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