Cost of living in Namibia compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 181 N$ (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 217 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72 N$ (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 120 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 N$ (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 55 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 N$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 21 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 63 N$ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 35 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 25 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 113 N$ (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 73 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 N$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 40 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 56 N$ (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 24 | + 231% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 N$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 24 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 N$ (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 232 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 N$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 N$ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 21 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 146% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,231 N$ (Mex$ 30,484) | Mex$ 18,994 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,722 N$ (Mex$ 22,574) | Mex$ 8,629 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,784 N$ (Mex$ 6,869) | Mex$ 1,028 | + 568% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,951 N$ (Mex$ 20,032) | Mex$ 10,061 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,802 N$ (Mex$ 16,945) | Mex$ 5,160 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 945 N$ (Mex$ 1,357) | Mex$ 730 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,257 N$ (Mex$ 1,805) | Mex$ 379 | + 377% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,878 N$ (Mex$ 7,004) | Mex$ 6,882 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,679 N$ (Mex$ 3,847) | Mex$ 2,061 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 116 N$ (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 99 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 91 | - | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 70% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 825 N$ (Mex$ 1,185) | Mex$ 839 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 736 N$ (Mex$ 1,056) | Mex$ 651 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,634 N$ (Mex$ 2,346) | Mex$ 1,510 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,493 N$ (Mex$ 3,579) | Mex$ 1,117 | + 220% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 331,866 N$ (Mex$ 476,497) | Mex$ 347,300 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 519 N$ (Mex$ 746) | Mex$ 535 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 69% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 178 N$ (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 82 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 303 N$ (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 183 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 520 N$ (Mex$ 747) | Mex$ 519 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 N$ (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 80 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 50 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 N$ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 55 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 N$ (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 30 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 N$ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 29 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 161 N$ (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 189 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 385 N$ (Mex$ 553) | Mex$ 305 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 N$ (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 150 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 N$ (Mex$ 1,005) | Mex$ 846 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 577 N$ (Mex$ 829) | Mex$ 683 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 N$ (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 125 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 N$ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 71 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 N$ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 39 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (Mex$ 21,558) | Mex$ 10,288 | + 110% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ (Mex$ 0.64) | Mex$ 2.62 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 656 N$ (Mex$ 942) | Mex$ 986 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 49 N$ (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 62 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,026 prices entered by 1,197 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 63% more expensive than in Mexico
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