- Cost of Living
- Namibia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Namibia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 93 N$ (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 118 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 77 N$ (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 95 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 N$ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 66 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 N$ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 31 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 N$ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 62 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 N$ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 37 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 N$ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 24 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 21 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 N$ (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 223 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 N$ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 14,038 N$ (Mex$ 20,450) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,322 N$ (Mex$ 15,037) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,083 N$ (Mex$ 3,034) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,966 N$ (Mex$ 15,976) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,490 N$ (Mex$ 9,454) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 798 N$ (Mex$ 1,162) | Mex$ 1,609 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 959 N$ (Mex$ 1,397) | Mex$ 383 | + 265% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,694 N$ (Mex$ 9,752) | Mex$ 8,103 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,799 N$ (Mex$ 2,621) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 108 N$ (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 104 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 N$ (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 89 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 710 N$ (Mex$ 1,034) | Mex$ 799 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 453 N$ (Mex$ 660) | Mex$ 656 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,358 N$ (Mex$ 1,978) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 961 N$ (Mex$ 1,400) | Mex$ 1,293 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 276,870 N$ (Mex$ 403,343) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 N$ (Mex$ 801) | Mex$ 466 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 N$ (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 77 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 N$ (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 186 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 349 N$ (Mex$ 509) | Mex$ 543 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 41 N$ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 68 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 N$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 49 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 N$ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 53 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 N$ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 28 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 N$ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 29 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 115 N$ (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 123 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 N$ (Mex$ 573) | Mex$ 383 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 N$ (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 136 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 N$ (Mex$ 1,457) | Mex$ 1,187 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 558 N$ (Mex$ 813) | Mex$ 742 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 N$ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 103 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28 N$ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 55 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 N$ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 44 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,214 N$ (Mex$ 7,596) | Mex$ 10,287 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.89 N$ (Mex$ 2.75) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 588 N$ (Mex$ 856) | Mex$ 715 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 48 N$ (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 52 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,791 prices entered by 1,231 different people.
Cost of living in Namibia is 28% more expensive than in Mexico
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