- Cost of Living
- Namibia
- Nigeria
- Comparison
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 | 99 N$ (2,550 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 77 N$ (1,991 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 N$ (1,059 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ (455 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 N$ (995 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ (633 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 N$ (1,336 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 N$ (671 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 N$ (576 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ (413 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 N$ (2,546 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ (505 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 N$ (266 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,007 N$ (386,014 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,929 N$ (281,128 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,047 N$ (52,663 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,966 N$ (282,088 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,490 N$ (166,932 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 798 N$ (20,522 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 953 N$ (24,505 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 254% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,694 N$ (172,186 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,799 N$ (46,283 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 106 N$ (2,736 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 N$ (2,022 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 709 N$ (18,248 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 436 N$ (11,225 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,304 N$ (33,548 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 961 N$ (24,728 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 276,870 N$ (7,121,965 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (353 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 N$ (14,140 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 1% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 N$ (1,108 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 N$ (3,303 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 354 N$ (9,099 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 41 N$ (1,055 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 N$ (622 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 N$ (760 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 N$ (670 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 N$ (407 ₦) | 488 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 115 N$ (2,952 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 386 N$ (9,919 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 N$ (3,082 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 625 N$ (16,077 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 535 N$ (13,764 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 N$ (1,384 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28 N$ (721 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 N$ (514 ₦) | 559 ₦ | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,214 N$ (134,128 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.89 N$ (49 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 588 N$ (15,119 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 48 N$ (1,247 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
25.723
NGN
/
NAD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,886 prices entered by 152 different people.
Cost of living in Namibia is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Andorra is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 196% more expensive than in Nigeria
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria