Cost of living in Namibia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 N$ (5,792 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 109 N$ (4,486 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 N$ (2,625 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 N$ (954 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67 N$ (2,740 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 N$ (1,505 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 81 N$ (3,337 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 N$ (1,259 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 N$ (2,268 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ (645 ₦) | 657 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 183 N$ (7,522 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 N$ (930 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 N$ (586 ₦) | 678 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,786 N$ (1,018,248 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,035 N$ (864,149 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 N$ (205,403 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,938 N$ (777,993 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,398 N$ (632,570 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 N$ (246,491 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,084 N$ (44,535 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,059 N$ (331,065 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,448 N$ (141,643 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 93 N$ (3,818 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 N$ (13,666 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 109% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 820 N$ (33,670 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,088 N$ (44,681 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 N$ (61,622 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,178 N$ (89,469 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 424,020 N$ (17,419,195 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 N$ (850 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (6,162 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (3,286 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 251% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 N$ (12,324 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 580 N$ (23,821 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (822 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (1,130 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47 N$ (1,919 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 N$ (1,843 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 N$ (616 ₦) | 794 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 136 N$ (5,580 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Namibia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 386 N$ (15,863 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 233 N$ (9,568 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,012 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 648 N$ (26,603 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 N$ (2,054 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61 N$ (2,496 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 N$ (1,181 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,324 N$ (218,708 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 343% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (41 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 913 N$ (37,515 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 N$ (1,832 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 417 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria
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