Cost of living in Namibia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in Namibia is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Namibia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 169 N$ (₨2,541) | ₨831 | + 206% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96 N$ (₨1,443) | ₨1,067 | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 N$ (₨1,167) | ₨486 | + 140% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 N$ (₨505) | ₨226 | + 124% | |
12 eggs, large | 57 N$ (₨862) | ₨323 | + 167% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 N$ (₨693) | ₨171 | + 306% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 93 N$ (₨1,395) | ₨945 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 49 N$ (₨735) | ₨292 | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 N$ (₨1,131) | ₨97 | + 1066% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 N$ (₨302) | ₨630 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 N$ (₨1,743) | ₨2,672 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 23 N$ (₨351) | ₨253 | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 N$ (₨297) | ₨150 | + 99% | |
Housing | + 126% | |||
Housing in Namibia is 126% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Namibia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,133 N$ (₨363,817) | ₨114,506 | + 218% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,637 N$ (₨160,363) | ₨72,564 | + 121% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,201 N$ (₨18,105) | ₨24,768 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 N$ (₨150,754) | ₨81,992 | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,663 N$ (₨85,368) | ₨49,088 | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,526 N$ (₨38,073) | ₨20,612 | + 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 837 N$ (₨12,612) | ₨2,457 | + 413% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,000 N$ (₨75,377) | ₨66,138 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 N$ (₨45,226) | ₨30,635 | + 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 N$ (₨2,256) | ₨1,176 | + 92% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,814 | - | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Namibia is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Namibia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,100 N$ (₨16,583) | ₨3,685 | + 350% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 661 N$ (₨9,960) | ₨9,758 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 N$ (₨22,613) | ₨12,486 | + 81% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,651 N$ (₨24,892) | ₨12,018 | + 107% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Namibia is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Namibia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 715,000 N$ (₨10,778,905) | ₨3,213,340 | + 235% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 N$ (₨336) | ₨272 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (₨2,261) | ₨3,201 | - 29% | |
Personal Care | + 116% | |||
Personal Care in Namibia is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Namibia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (₨1,206) | ₨219 | + 451% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 298 N$ (₨4,492) | ₨697 | + 545% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 569 N$ (₨8,577) | ₨3,678 | + 133% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (₨302) | ₨812 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (₨415) | ₨591 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 N$ (₨829) | ₨560 | + 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 N$ (₨784) | ₨409 | + 92% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 57 N$ (₨864) | ₨244 | + 254% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 N$ (₨3,015) | ₨629 | + 379% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Namibia is 47% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
Namibia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 428 N$ (₨6,456) | ₨3,554 | + 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 162 N$ (₨2,438) | ₨1,815 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,071 N$ (₨16,153) | ₨7,013 | + 130% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 N$ (₨1,508) | ₨2,877 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 N$ (₨856) | ₨562 | + 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 N$ (₨636) | ₨1,033 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 N$ (₨15,075) | ₨149,999 | - 90% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (₨15) | ₨255 | - 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 776 N$ (₨11,695) | ₨4,456 | + 162% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 307 N$ (₨4,628) | ₨574 | + 706% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan
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