Cost of living in Namibia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 181 N$ (4,877 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72 N$ (1,945 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 N$ (1,756 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 N$ (593 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 63 N$ (1,687 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ (672 ₦) | 635 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 113 N$ (3,032 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 N$ (728 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 56 N$ (1,517 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 N$ (674 ₦) | 549 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 N$ (4,176 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 N$ (603 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 N$ (284 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,832 N$ (560,621 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,722 N$ (423,113 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,784 N$ (128,738 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,951 N$ (375,457 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,802 N$ (317,608 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 945 N$ (25,435 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,257 N$ (33,824 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,878 N$ (131,278 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,679 N$ (72,099 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 116 N$ (3,122 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 825 N$ (22,213 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 736 N$ (19,802 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,634 N$ (43,967 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,493 N$ (67,088 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 331% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 331,866 N$ (8,931,111 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (372 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 519 N$ (13,979 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 178 N$ (4,795 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 303 N$ (8,142 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 520 N$ (14,001 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 N$ (2,143 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (730 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 N$ (1,346 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 N$ (1,173 ₦) | 671 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 N$ (866 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 161 N$ (4,346 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 385 N$ (10,361 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 N$ (3,915 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 N$ (18,838 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 577 N$ (15,530 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 N$ (1,903 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 N$ (1,005 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 N$ (949 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (404,075 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ (12 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 656 N$ (17,663 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 49 N$ (1,329 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 770 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria
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