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Cost of living in Namibia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 N$ (2,496 ₦) | 2,432 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 N$ (1,828 ₦) | 1,935 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 N$ (1,289 ₦) | 886 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ (447 ₦) | 944 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 N$ (848 ₦) | 587 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ (621 ₦) | 668 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 N$ (1,496 ₦) | 2,270 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 N$ (604 ₦) | 1,527 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 N$ (729 ₦) | 774 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ (431 ₦) | 296 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117 N$ (2,909 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ (487 ₦) | 376 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 N$ (247 ₦) | 356 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,656 N$ (390,768 ₦) | 363,465 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,486 N$ (286,687 ₦) | 255,550 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,232 N$ (80,673 ₦) | 27,273 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,582 N$ (314,037 ₦) | 260,974 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,279 N$ (156,708 ₦) | 174,928 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,932 N$ (48,227 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 267% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 914 N$ (22,821 ₦) | 7,853 ₦ | + 191% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,652 N$ (166,039 ₦) | 101,644 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,789 N$ (44,658 ₦) | 33,215 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 N$ (2,463 ₦) | 1,633 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 N$ (1,854 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 685 N$ (17,102 ₦) | 8,552 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 556 N$ (13,890 ₦) | 11,319 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,441 N$ (35,968 ₦) | 17,570 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,217 N$ (30,378 ₦) | 28,730 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 290,266 N$ (7,244,883 ₦) | 3,130,190 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 N$ (333 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 N$ (13,720 ₦) | 10,446 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39 N$ (979 ₦) | 1,910 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 N$ (3,205 ₦) | 2,106 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 330 N$ (8,247 ₦) | 7,619 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 N$ (982 ₦) | 1,377 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 N$ (570 ₦) | 1,255 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 N$ (737 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 N$ (581 ₦) | 341 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 N$ (394 ₦) | 457 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 115 N$ (2,864 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 420 N$ (10,484 ₦) | 4,970 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 129 N$ (3,210 ₦) | 3,262 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 592 N$ (14,784 ₦) | 16,279 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 647 N$ (16,138 ₦) | 13,159 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 N$ (1,383 ₦) | 2,413 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 N$ (719 ₦) | 1,452 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 N$ (498 ₦) | 644 ₦ | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 8,963 N$ (223,714 ₦) | 136,721 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.87 N$ (47 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 666 N$ (16,614 ₦) | 16,394 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 51 N$ (1,261 ₦) | 467 ₦ | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,810 prices entered by 162 different people.
Cost of living in Namibia is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria
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