Cost of living in United States compared to Namibia
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Food | + 107% | |||
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Food in United States is 107% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
United States | Namibia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (369 N$) | 141 N$ | + 162% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (203 N$) | 109 N$ | + 86% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (107 N$) | 78 N$ | + 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (20 N$) | 23 N$ | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (85 N$) | 59 N$ | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (86 N$) | 37 N$ | + 134% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (137 N$) | 81 N$ | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (83 N$) | 31 N$ | + 172% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (42 N$) | 55 N$ | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (57 N$) | 16 N$ | + 261% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (297 N$) | 183 N$ | + 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (55 N$) | 23 N$ | + 143% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (52 N$) | 14 N$ | + 267% | |
Housing | + 88% | |||
Housing in United States is 88% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
United States | Namibia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (56,496 N$) | 21,247 N$ | + 166% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (43,317 N$) | 16,235 N$ | + 167% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (4,179 N$) | 3,115 N$ | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (38,568 N$) | 18,938 N$ | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (29,381 N$) | 12,195 N$ | + 141% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (2,790 N$) | 2,526 N$ | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (1,206 N$) | 1,134 N$ | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (5,509 N$) | 8,059 N$ | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (2,730 N$) | 3,448 N$ | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (269 N$) | 150 N$ | + 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (560 N$) | 341 N$ | + 64% | |
Clothes | + 54% | |||
Clothes in United States is 54% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
United States | Namibia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (1,074 N$) | 917 N$ | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (982 N$) | 494 N$ | + 99% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (1,828 N$) | 1,500 N$ | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (2,461 N$) | 1,857 N$ | + 33% | |
Transportation | + 115% | |||
Transportation in United States is 115% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
United States | Namibia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (533,993 N$) | 715,000 N$ | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (18 N$) | 21 N$ | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (1,387 N$) | 150 N$ | + 824% | |
Personal Care | + 142% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 142% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
United States | Namibia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (179 N$) | 80 N$ | + 124% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (397 N$) | 298 N$ | + 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (2,619 N$) | 644 N$ | + 307% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (175 N$) | 20 N$ | + 774% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (94 N$) | 27 N$ | + 242% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (123 N$) | 47 N$ | + 163% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (93 N$) | 52 N$ | + 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (44 N$) | 57 N$ | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (552 N$) | 136 N$ | + 307% | |
Entertainment | + 143% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 143% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
United States | Namibia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (1,076 N$) | 910 N$ | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (559 N$) | 233 N$ | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (3,882 N$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (1,861 N$) | 648 N$ | + 187% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (274 N$) | 50 N$ | + 448% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (105 N$) | 61 N$ | + 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (136 N$) | 29 N$ | + 375% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (9,511 N$) | 1,000 N$ | + 851% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (7 N$) | 1.00 N$ | + 593% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (1,244 N$) | 913 N$ | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (192 N$) | 45 N$ | + 330% | |
TOTAL | + 104% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,549 prices entered by 2,373 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 104% more expensive than in Namibia
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