Cost of living in Namibia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 94% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 169 N$ (15,023 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96 N$ (8,535 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 N$ (6,901 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 N$ (2,988 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 55 N$ (4,873 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 N$ (4,098 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 93 N$ (8,251 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 49 N$ (4,348 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 N$ (6,686 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 N$ (1,783 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 N$ (10,308 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 N$ (2,076 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 N$ (1,758 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,763 N$ (1,850,874 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,825 N$ (875,871 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,201 N$ (107,061 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 N$ (891,451 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,663 N$ (504,804 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,526 N$ (225,138 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 837 N$ (74,577 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000 N$ (445,725 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 N$ (267,435 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 N$ (13,340 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 508% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,985 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 293% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 293% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,100 N$ (98,060 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 476% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 661 N$ (58,897 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 276% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 N$ (133,718 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 191% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,651 N$ (147,195 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 715,000 N$ (63,738,712 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 1175% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 N$ (1,989 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (13,372 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 151% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (7,132 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 298 N$ (26,565 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1403% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 569 N$ (50,718 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (1,783 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (2,451 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 N$ (4,903 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 N$ (4,636 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 N$ (5,107 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 282% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 N$ (17,829 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 391% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 428 N$ (38,177 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 162 N$ (14,414 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,071 N$ (95,516 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 N$ (8,915 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 N$ (5,062 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 N$ (3,758 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 N$ (89,145 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (89 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 776 N$ (69,157 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 307 N$ (27,366 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 995% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 279 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria
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