Cost of living in Namibia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Namibia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 169 N$ (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 315 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96 N$ (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 179 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 N$ (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 73 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 N$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 30 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 55 N$ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 50 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 N$ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 33 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 93 N$ (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 91 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 49 N$ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 47 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 N$ (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 33 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 N$ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 N$ (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 270 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 N$ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 39 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 N$ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 26 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Namibia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,763 N$ (Mex$ 21,992) | Mex$ 24,372 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,825 N$ (Mex$ 10,407) | Mex$ 13,158 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,201 N$ (Mex$ 1,272) | Mex$ 1,319 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 N$ (Mex$ 10,592) | Mex$ 15,393 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,663 N$ (Mex$ 5,998) | Mex$ 8,002 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,526 N$ (Mex$ 2,675) | Mex$ 751 | + 256% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 837 N$ (Mex$ 886) | Mex$ 418 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000 N$ (Mex$ 5,296) | Mex$ 5,889 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 N$ (Mex$ 3,178) | Mex$ 2,283 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 N$ (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 141 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 138 | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Namibia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,100 N$ (Mex$ 1,165) | Mex$ 964 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 661 N$ (Mex$ 700) | Mex$ 764 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 N$ (Mex$ 1,589) | Mex$ 1,691 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,651 N$ (Mex$ 1,749) | Mex$ 1,425 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Namibia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 715,000 N$ (Mex$ 757,332) | Mex$ 384,572 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 N$ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 665 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Namibia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 108 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 298 N$ (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 283 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 569 N$ (Mex$ 603) | Mex$ 660 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 99 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 69 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 N$ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 82 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 N$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 40 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 N$ (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 41 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 N$ (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 307 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Namibia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 428 N$ (Mex$ 454) | Mex$ 379 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 162 N$ (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 173 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,081 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,071 N$ (Mex$ 1,135) | Mex$ 840 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 N$ (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 183 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 N$ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 97 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 N$ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 58 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 N$ (Mex$ 1,059) | Mex$ 11,100 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (Mex$ 1.06) | Mex$ 3.38 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 776 N$ (Mex$ 822) | Mex$ 921 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 307 N$ (Mex$ 325) | Mex$ 81 | + 299% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,979 prices entered by 576 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 07, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 9% cheaper than in Mexico
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