- Cost of Living
- Namibia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Namibia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 93 N$ (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 121 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 70 N$ (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 93 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47 N$ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 65 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 N$ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 18 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 N$ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 30 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 N$ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 20 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 N$ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 62 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 32 N$ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 37 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 N$ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 22 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106 N$ (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 209 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 N$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 24 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 N$ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 82% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,600 N$ (Mex$ 27,165) | Mex$ 18,894 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,750 N$ (Mex$ 16,592) | Mex$ 9,989 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250 N$ (Mex$ 1,929) | Mex$ 1,321 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,500 N$ (Mex$ 14,663) | Mex$ 10,108 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,333 N$ (Mex$ 9,775) | Mex$ 5,968 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 867 N$ (Mex$ 1,338) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,100 N$ (Mex$ 1,698) | Mex$ 385 | + 341% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,833 N$ (Mex$ 13,634) | Mex$ 8,421 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,725 N$ (Mex$ 2,662) | Mex$ 1,918 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 N$ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 95 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 90 N$ (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 80 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 800 N$ (Mex$ 1,234) | Mex$ 839 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 425 N$ (Mex$ 656) | Mex$ 665 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 900 N$ (Mex$ 1,389) | Mex$ 1,383 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 N$ (Mex$ 1,235) | Mex$ 1,215 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 73% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,667 N$ (Mex$ 488,765) | Mex$ 287,063 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 17 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 717 N$ (Mex$ 1,106) | Mex$ 520 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 73 N$ (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 81 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 N$ (Mex$ 370) | Mex$ 179 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 363 N$ (Mex$ 560) | Mex$ 536 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 N$ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 62 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 N$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 49 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 N$ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 52 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 36 N$ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 27 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 N$ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 27 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 N$ (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 133 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 N$ (Mex$ 463) | Mex$ 366 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 115 N$ (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 136 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 N$ (Mex$ 463) | Mex$ 1,165 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 507 N$ (Mex$ 782) | Mex$ 677 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 N$ (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 92 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 N$ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 51 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 N$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 42 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 8,652 N$ (Mex$ 13,353) | Mex$ 9,850 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.81 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 467 N$ (Mex$ 720) | Mex$ 648 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 43 N$ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 50 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,220 prices entered by 1,304 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.543
MXN
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Cost of living in Namibia is 48% more expensive than in Mexico
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