Cost of living in Namibia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Namibia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 N$ (₨2,062) | ₨851 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 109 N$ (₨1,597) | ₨952 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 N$ (₨934) | ₨348 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 N$ (₨329) | ₨168 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67 N$ (₨975) | ₨282 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 N$ (₨536) | ₨250 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109 N$ (₨1,596) | ₨1,139 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 N$ (₨448) | ₨290 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 N$ (₨807) | ₨122 | + 559% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ (₨246) | ₨549 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 211 N$ (₨3,080) | ₨2,784 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 N$ (₨319) | ₨289 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 N$ (₨209) | ₨191 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 322% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 322% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Namibia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,292 N$ (₨530,751) | ₨115,670 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,035 N$ (₨307,632) | ₨70,950 | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 N$ (₨73,122) | ₨25,995 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,938 N$ (₨276,961) | ₨59,502 | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,398 N$ (₨225,191) | ₨50,821 | + 343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 N$ (₨87,749) | ₨20,152 | + 335% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,216 N$ (₨17,783) | ₨2,097 | + 748% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,059 N$ (₨117,857) | ₨71,636 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,448 N$ (₨50,424) | ₨23,262 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 93 N$ (₨1,359) | ₨1,718 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 N$ (₨4,865) | ₨1,977 | + 146% | |
| Clothes | + 181% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 181% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Namibia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,037 N$ (₨15,160) | ₨3,426 | + 343% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,088 N$ (₨15,906) | ₨6,254 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,246 N$ (₨32,846) | ₨13,199 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,178 N$ (₨31,851) | ₨8,569 | + 272% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 9% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Namibia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 424,020 N$ (₨6,201,129) | ₨4,456,060 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 N$ (₨270) | ₨270 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (₨2,194) | ₨4,626 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Namibia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (₨1,170) | ₨1,015 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 N$ (₨4,387) | ₨1,391 | + 215% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 580 N$ (₨8,480) | ₨3,667 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (₨292) | ₨521 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (₨402) | ₨922 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47 N$ (₨683) | ₨736 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 N$ (₨656) | ₨249 | + 163% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 N$ (₨219) | ₨242 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 136 N$ (₨1,986) | ₨860 | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Namibia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 460 N$ (₨6,724) | ₨3,545 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 233 N$ (₨3,406) | ₨2,089 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 648 N$ (₨9,470) | ₨7,109 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 N$ (₨731) | ₨880 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61 N$ (₨889) | ₨669 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 N$ (₨424) | ₨1,106 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,324 N$ (₨77,859) | ₨119,622 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (₨15) | ₨3.79 | + 285% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,068 N$ (₨15,621) | ₨3,764 | + 315% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 N$ (₨652) | ₨415 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,821 prices entered by 460 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan
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