Cost of living in Namibia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 N$ (13,627 ₦) | 4,293 ₦ | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94 N$ (8,544 ₦) | 8,235 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 79 N$ (7,190 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 N$ (2,604 ₦) | 1,928 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 59 N$ (5,353 ₦) | 2,160 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 60 N$ (5,451 ₦) | 1,833 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 76 N$ (6,878 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 N$ (5,451 ₦) | 2,960 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 N$ (5,015 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 N$ (1,637 ₦) | 863 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 140 N$ (12,702 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 N$ (2,085 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 N$ (2,271 ₦) | 1,174 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,032 N$ (1,093,064 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 N$ (908,487 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,000 N$ (90,849 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 607,017 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,195 N$ (1,107,872 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 381% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,526 N$ (229,440 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 228% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 936 N$ (84,994 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 441% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000 N$ (454,243 ₦) | 250,000 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 N$ (272,546 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 468% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 N$ (13,595 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,644 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 183% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 183% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,132 N$ (102,801 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 685% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 494 N$ (44,903 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 N$ (136,273 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 245% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,702 N$ (154,664 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 715,000 N$ (64,956,812 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 1375% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 N$ (2,027 ₦) | 839 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (13,627 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 212% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 212% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (7,268 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 298 N$ (27,073 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1431% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 547 N$ (49,708 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (1,817 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (2,498 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 N$ (4,997 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 N$ (4,724 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 371% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 N$ (5,205 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 385% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 136 N$ (12,340 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 416% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,708 N$ (155,137 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 341% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 233 N$ (21,159 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,400 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 N$ (54,509 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 N$ (4,542 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 N$ (9,085 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 N$ (4,522 ₦) | 1,077 ₦ | + 320% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 N$ (90,849 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (91 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 913 N$ (82,962 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 524% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 2,500 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 412 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 102% more expensive than in Nigeria
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