Cost of living in Namibia compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Namibia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 178 N$ (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 243 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 128 N$ (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 139 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 N$ (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 64 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38 N$ (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 23 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 N$ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 37 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 N$ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 25 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 N$ (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 78 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 N$ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 47 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 N$ (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 27 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 242 N$ (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 263 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 N$ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 33 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 N$ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 135% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Namibia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,911 N$ (Mex$ 28,645) | Mex$ 18,987 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,487 N$ (Mex$ 24,365) | Mex$ 9,486 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 N$ (Mex$ 5,001) | Mex$ 1,099 | + 355% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,372 N$ (Mex$ 21,720) | Mex$ 11,669 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,423 N$ (Mex$ 16,783) | Mex$ 6,034 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,000 N$ (Mex$ 10,002) | Mex$ 850 | + 1077% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 739 N$ (Mex$ 924) | Mex$ 404 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,372 N$ (Mex$ 4,216) | Mex$ 7,503 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,712 N$ (Mex$ 4,641) | Mex$ 2,437 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 82 N$ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 115 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 N$ (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 109 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Namibia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 453 N$ (Mex$ 566) | Mex$ 917 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 529 N$ (Mex$ 661) | Mex$ 652 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 N$ (Mex$ 1,250) | Mex$ 1,593 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 974 N$ (Mex$ 1,218) | Mex$ 1,242 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Namibia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 N$ (Mex$ 500,122) | Mex$ 330,877 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 N$ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 518 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Namibia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 84 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 N$ (Mex$ 375) | Mex$ 199 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 N$ (Mex$ 1,000) | Mex$ 580 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 N$ (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 76 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 N$ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 55 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 N$ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 58 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 N$ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 30 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 N$ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 32 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 N$ (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 231 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Namibia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 N$ (Mex$ 375) | Mex$ 318 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 N$ (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 156 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 N$ (Mex$ 875) | Mex$ 742 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 N$ (Mex$ 500) | Mex$ 741 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 N$ (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 149 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 N$ (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 82 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 N$ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 42 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (Mex$ 18,773) | Mex$ 12,133 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.74 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 656 N$ (Mex$ 821) | Mex$ 909 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 55 N$ (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 67 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,510 prices entered by 1,086 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 47% more expensive than in Mexico
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