Cost of living in Namibia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Namibia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 N$ (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 263 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 109 N$ (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 147 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 N$ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 67 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 N$ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 26 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67 N$ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 45 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 N$ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 26 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109 N$ (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 85 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 N$ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 48 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 N$ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 32 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 28 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 211 N$ (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 258 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 N$ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 34 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 N$ (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 24 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 96% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Namibia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,292 N$ (Mex$ 32,800) | Mex$ 19,855 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,035 N$ (Mex$ 19,012) | Mex$ 10,308 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 N$ (Mex$ 4,519) | Mex$ 1,044 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,938 N$ (Mex$ 17,116) | Mex$ 12,585 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,398 N$ (Mex$ 13,917) | Mex$ 6,593 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 N$ (Mex$ 5,423) | Mex$ 723 | + 650% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,216 N$ (Mex$ 1,099) | Mex$ 401 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,059 N$ (Mex$ 7,284) | Mex$ 6,602 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,448 N$ (Mex$ 3,116) | Mex$ 2,560 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 93 N$ (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 114 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 N$ (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 127 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Namibia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,037 N$ (Mex$ 937) | Mex$ 970 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,088 N$ (Mex$ 983) | Mex$ 756 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,246 N$ (Mex$ 2,030) | Mex$ 1,688 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,178 N$ (Mex$ 1,968) | Mex$ 1,278 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 42% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Namibia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 424,020 N$ (Mex$ 383,229) | Mex$ 384,370 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 N$ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 574 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Namibia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 89 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 N$ (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 198 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 580 N$ (Mex$ 524) | Mex$ 598 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 74 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 60 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47 N$ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 68 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 N$ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 36 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 N$ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 35 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 136 N$ (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 237 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Namibia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 460 N$ (Mex$ 416) | Mex$ 357 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 233 N$ (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 156 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 723 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 648 N$ (Mex$ 585) | Mex$ 765 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 N$ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 161 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61 N$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 79 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 N$ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 46 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,324 N$ (Mex$ 4,812) | Mex$ 10,723 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (Mex$ 0.90) | Mex$ 2.24 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,068 N$ (Mex$ 965) | Mex$ 859 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 N$ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 78 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,820 prices entered by 962 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is about the same as in Mexico
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