Cost of living in Namibia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 181 N$ (¥1,411) | ¥981 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72 N$ (¥563) | ¥700 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 N$ (¥508) | ¥414 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 N$ (¥172) | ¥205 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 63 N$ (¥488) | ¥251 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ (¥194) | ¥655 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 113 N$ (¥877) | ¥964 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 N$ (¥211) | ¥741 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 56 N$ (¥439) | ¥391 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 N$ (¥195) | ¥300 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 N$ (¥1,208) | ¥1,420 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 N$ (¥174) | ¥178 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 N$ (¥82) | ¥217 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,832 N$ (¥162,193) | ¥299,320 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,722 N$ (¥122,411) | ¥164,446 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,784 N$ (¥37,245) | ¥21,056 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,951 N$ (¥108,624) | ¥150,152 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,802 N$ (¥91,887) | ¥78,123 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 945 N$ (¥7,359) | ¥11,902 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,257 N$ (¥9,786) | ¥4,118 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,878 N$ (¥37,980) | ¥70,060 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,679 N$ (¥20,859) | ¥12,705 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 116 N$ (¥903) | ¥794 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,406 | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 825 N$ (¥6,427) | ¥7,319 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 736 N$ (¥5,729) | ¥4,417 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,634 N$ (¥12,720) | ¥8,375 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,493 N$ (¥19,409) | ¥13,139 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 331,866 N$ (¥2,583,863) | ¥2,627,120 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (¥108) | ¥135 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 519 N$ (¥4,044) | ¥10,272 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 178 N$ (¥1,387) | ¥1,148 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 303 N$ (¥2,356) | ¥1,229 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 520 N$ (¥4,051) | ¥5,176 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 N$ (¥620) | ¥803 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (¥211) | ¥611 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 N$ (¥389) | ¥528 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 N$ (¥339) | ¥152 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 N$ (¥251) | ¥258 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 161 N$ (¥1,257) | ¥3,156 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 385 N$ (¥2,998) | ¥3,672 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 N$ (¥1,133) | ¥3,638 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 N$ (¥5,450) | ¥16,372 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 577 N$ (¥4,493) | ¥6,066 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 N$ (¥551) | ¥1,131 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 N$ (¥291) | ¥435 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 N$ (¥275) | ¥548 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (¥116,903) | ¥55,862 | + 109% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ (¥3) | ¥53 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 656 N$ (¥5,110) | ¥9,625 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 49 N$ (¥385) | ¥530 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,006 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 22% cheaper than in Japan
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