Cost of living in Namibia compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 N$ (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 158 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 N$ (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 108 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 80 N$ (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 57 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 N$ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 N$ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 32 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 N$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 22 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 89 N$ (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 67 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 N$ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 40 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 51 N$ (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 23 | + 172% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 N$ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 22 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109 N$ (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 217 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 N$ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 28 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 N$ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 64% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,873 N$ (Mex$ 18,570) | Mex$ 19,384 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,863 N$ (Mex$ 12,314) | Mex$ 8,949 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,742 N$ (Mex$ 3,424) | Mex$ 1,220 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,791 N$ (Mex$ 23,461) | Mex$ 10,973 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,241 N$ (Mex$ 14,035) | Mex$ 5,824 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,534 N$ (Mex$ 1,916) | Mex$ 885 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 626 N$ (Mex$ 782) | Mex$ 388 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,358 N$ (Mex$ 6,690) | Mex$ 7,613 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,386 N$ (Mex$ 1,730) | Mex$ 1,993 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 82 N$ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 102 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 131 N$ (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 85 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 640 N$ (Mex$ 799) | Mex$ 855 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 538 N$ (Mex$ 672) | Mex$ 633 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 782 N$ (Mex$ 976) | Mex$ 1,517 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,633 N$ (Mex$ 2,039) | Mex$ 1,215 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 35% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 223,186 N$ (Mex$ 278,662) | Mex$ 325,472 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 N$ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 821 N$ (Mex$ 1,025) | Mex$ 500 | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48 N$ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 80 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60 N$ (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 222 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 388 N$ (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 562 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 N$ (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 68 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 N$ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 49 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 57 N$ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 58 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 N$ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 30 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 N$ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 30 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90 N$ (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 180 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 368 N$ (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 344 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 119 N$ (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 139 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 534 N$ (Mex$ 667) | Mex$ 904 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 635 N$ (Mex$ 793) | Mex$ 657 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 N$ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 110 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 N$ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 59 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 N$ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 41 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (Mex$ 18,747) | Mex$ 9,700 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ (Mex$ 0.56) | Mex$ 1.55 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 681 N$ (Mex$ 850) | Mex$ 861 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52 N$ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 55 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,257 prices entered by 1,371 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 29% more expensive than in Mexico
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