- Cost of Living
- Namibia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Namibia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 99 N$ (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 119 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 N$ (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 96 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 N$ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 65 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 N$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 31 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 N$ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 21 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 N$ (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 64 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 N$ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 38 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 N$ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 24 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 22 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 108 N$ (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 217 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 N$ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 25 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 N$ (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 56% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 14,293 N$ (Mex$ 19,654) | Mex$ 19,366 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,345 N$ (Mex$ 14,225) | Mex$ 10,230 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,874 N$ (Mex$ 3,951) | Mex$ 1,629 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,510 N$ (Mex$ 17,203) | Mex$ 12,212 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,918 N$ (Mex$ 10,888) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,932 N$ (Mex$ 2,657) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 941 N$ (Mex$ 1,294) | Mex$ 382 | + 238% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,652 N$ (Mex$ 9,148) | Mex$ 8,037 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,789 N$ (Mex$ 2,460) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121 N$ (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 109 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43 N$ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 78 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 1% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 709 N$ (Mex$ 975) | Mex$ 841 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 436 N$ (Mex$ 600) | Mex$ 674 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,304 N$ (Mex$ 1,793) | Mex$ 1,522 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 961 N$ (Mex$ 1,322) | Mex$ 1,328 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 275,614 N$ (Mex$ 378,998) | Mex$ 318,986 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 N$ (Mex$ 756) | Mex$ 457 | + 66% | |
| 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$ 59) | Mex$ 77 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 N$ (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 181 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 354 N$ (Mex$ 486) | Mex$ 545 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 41 N$ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 72 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 N$ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 50 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 N$ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 55 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 N$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 28 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 N$ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 30 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 115 N$ (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 128 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 420 N$ (Mex$ 578) | Mex$ 379 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131 N$ (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 138 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 625 N$ (Mex$ 859) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 597 N$ (Mex$ 821) | Mex$ 744 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 N$ (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 103 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28 N$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 55 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 N$ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 45 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 8,407 N$ (Mex$ 11,561) | Mex$ 10,381 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.89 N$ (Mex$ 2.60) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 621 N$ (Mex$ 855) | Mex$ 761 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 47 N$ (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 52 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,562 prices entered by 1,176 different people.
Cost of living in Namibia is 26% more expensive than in Mexico
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