- Cost of Living
- Namibia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Namibia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 82 N$ (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 117 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 N$ (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 93 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 N$ (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 64 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 18 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 N$ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 31 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 N$ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 21 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 N$ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 61 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 N$ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 37 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 N$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 24 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 N$ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 N$ (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 216 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 25 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 N$ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 45% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 17,069 N$ (Mex$ 24,339) | Mex$ 18,933 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,553 N$ (Mex$ 15,049) | Mex$ 9,746 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,210 N$ (Mex$ 1,725) | Mex$ 1,447 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,255 N$ (Mex$ 13,198) | Mex$ 10,493 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,000 N$ (Mex$ 8,556) | Mex$ 5,799 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 875 N$ (Mex$ 1,248) | Mex$ 1,377 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 632 N$ (Mex$ 901) | Mex$ 390 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,500 N$ (Mex$ 10,695) | Mex$ 8,207 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,833 N$ (Mex$ 2,614) | Mex$ 2,065 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 N$ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 102 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 N$ (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 93 | + 131% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 769 N$ (Mex$ 1,097) | Mex$ 832 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 478 N$ (Mex$ 682) | Mex$ 658 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,502 N$ (Mex$ 2,142) | Mex$ 1,433 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,048 N$ (Mex$ 1,495) | Mex$ 1,198 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 57% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 306,000 N$ (Mex$ 436,352) | Mex$ 299,706 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 N$ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 18 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 710 N$ (Mex$ 1,013) | Mex$ 508 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 N$ (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 74 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 192 N$ (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 177 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 374 N$ (Mex$ 534) | Mex$ 537 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 N$ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 67 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 N$ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 49 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 N$ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 50 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 N$ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 28 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 N$ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 28 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98 N$ (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 118 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 2% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 322 N$ (Mex$ 458) | Mex$ 365 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 124 N$ (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 138 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 N$ (Mex$ 428) | Mex$ 1,133 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 525 N$ (Mex$ 749) | Mex$ 714 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 N$ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 98 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 N$ (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 53 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 N$ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 42 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 6,749 N$ (Mex$ 9,624) | Mex$ 10,196 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 523 N$ (Mex$ 746) | Mex$ 652 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 49 N$ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 51 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,449 prices entered by 1,298 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.426
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Cost of living in Namibia is 29% more expensive than in Mexico
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