Cost of living in Namibia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143 N$ (3,160 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 N$ (1,125 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 N$ (1,542 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 N$ (488 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 N$ (1,925 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 N$ (613 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 102 N$ (2,242 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35 N$ (764 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 76 N$ (1,667 ₦) | 585 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 N$ (438 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 N$ (2,541 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 N$ (434 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 N$ (290 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,719 N$ (390,391 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,281 N$ (380,745 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,912 N$ (42,136 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,931 N$ (395,064 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,019 N$ (308,862 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,184 N$ (26,094 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,209 N$ (26,637 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 265% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,760 N$ (104,867 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,789 N$ (39,412 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 N$ (1,723 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 N$ (991 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 709 N$ (15,611 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 563 N$ (12,409 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,092 N$ (24,063 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,102 N$ (24,281 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 359,999 N$ (7,931,660 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 241% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (303 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 821 N$ (18,095 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 N$ (1,123 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 N$ (4,406 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 554 N$ (12,210 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 N$ (1,120 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 N$ (408 ₦) | 764 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 57 N$ (1,264 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 N$ (1,279 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 311% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 N$ (579 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 180 N$ (3,966 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 N$ (4,406 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 N$ (2,650 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600 N$ (13,219 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 340 N$ (7,494 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 N$ (974 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 N$ (791 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 N$ (707 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (330,813 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 369% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ (10 ₦) | 20 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 681 N$ (14,994 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 51 N$ (1,124 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,304 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria
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