- Cost of Living
- Namibia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Namibia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 82 N$ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 116 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 77 N$ (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 93 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 N$ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 64 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 18 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 N$ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 31 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 N$ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 N$ (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 61 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 N$ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 37 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 N$ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 24 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 N$ (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 218 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 25 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 N$ (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 21 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 13,491 N$ (Mex$ 17,046) | Mex$ 19,573 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,950 N$ (Mex$ 12,572) | Mex$ 10,093 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,657 N$ (Mex$ 2,094) | Mex$ 1,542 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,966 N$ (Mex$ 13,856) | Mex$ 11,108 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,490 N$ (Mex$ 8,200) | Mex$ 6,236 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 798 N$ (Mex$ 1,008) | Mex$ 1,530 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 867 N$ (Mex$ 1,096) | Mex$ 381 | + 187% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,176 N$ (Mex$ 7,803) | Mex$ 8,101 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,799 N$ (Mex$ 2,273) | Mex$ 2,046 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 N$ (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 101 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 N$ (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 79 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 2% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 739 N$ (Mex$ 933) | Mex$ 816 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 484 N$ (Mex$ 612) | Mex$ 644 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,370 N$ (Mex$ 1,732) | Mex$ 1,453 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 961 N$ (Mex$ 1,215) | Mex$ 1,279 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 246,819 N$ (Mex$ 311,860) | Mex$ 299,775 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 N$ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 18 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 N$ (Mex$ 695) | Mex$ 466 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 N$ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 73 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 N$ (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 172 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 376 N$ (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 534 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 N$ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 67 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 N$ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 47 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 N$ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 51 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 29 N$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 28 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 N$ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 28 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 83 N$ (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 118 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 351 N$ (Mex$ 443) | Mex$ 368 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112 N$ (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 136 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 N$ (Mex$ 1,264) | Mex$ 1,203 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 558 N$ (Mex$ 705) | Mex$ 717 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 N$ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 99 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 N$ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 54 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 N$ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 43 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,214 N$ (Mex$ 6,588) | Mex$ 10,379 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.89 N$ (Mex$ 2.39) | Mex$ 2.41 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 588 N$ (Mex$ 743) | Mex$ 695 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 52 N$ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 52 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,722 prices entered by 1,247 different people.
Cost of living in Namibia is 9% more expensive than in Mexico
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