Cost of living in Namibia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 178 N$ (4,653 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 128 N$ (3,336 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 N$ (1,799 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38 N$ (993 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 N$ (1,978 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 N$ (1,208 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 N$ (3,544 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 N$ (1,030 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 N$ (1,264 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ (453 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 242 N$ (6,318 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 N$ (534 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 N$ (384 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,911 N$ (597,388 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,487 N$ (508,129 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 N$ (104,299 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 386% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,372 N$ (452,967 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,423 N$ (350,004 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,000 N$ (208,598 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 2627% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 739 N$ (19,272 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,372 N$ (87,923 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,712 N$ (96,778 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 82 N$ (2,148 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 N$ (2,607 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 453 N$ (11,800 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 529 N$ (13,789 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 N$ (26,075 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 974 N$ (25,406 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 N$ (10,429,889 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 N$ (427 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,326 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (2,086 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 297% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 N$ (7,822 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 338% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 N$ (20,860 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 N$ (2,076 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 N$ (587 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 N$ (1,469 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 N$ (1,038 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 N$ (391 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 N$ (6,519 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 300% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 N$ (7,822 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 N$ (3,786 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 N$ (18,252 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 N$ (10,430 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 N$ (1,564 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 N$ (913 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 N$ (652 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (391,507 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 656 N$ (17,114 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 55 N$ (1,434 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 367 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria
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