Cost of living in Namibia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 100% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 181 N$ (руб 946) | руб 399 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72 N$ (руб 377) | руб 284 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 N$ (руб 341) | руб 143 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 N$ (руб 115) | руб 65 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 63 N$ (руб 327) | руб 88 | + 271% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ (руб 130) | руб 129 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 113 N$ (руб 588) | руб 345 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 N$ (руб 141) | руб 108 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 56 N$ (руб 294) | руб 35 | + 742% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 N$ (руб 131) | руб 66 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 N$ (руб 810) | руб 583 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 N$ (руб 117) | руб 109 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 N$ (руб 55) | руб 28 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 158% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,832 N$ (руб 108,714) | руб 68,166 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,722 N$ (руб 82,049) | руб 37,974 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,784 N$ (руб 24,965) | руб 6,392 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,951 N$ (руб 72,808) | руб 31,618 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,802 N$ (руб 61,590) | руб 22,018 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 945 N$ (руб 4,932) | руб 4,038 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,257 N$ (руб 6,559) | руб 448 | + 1364% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,878 N$ (руб 25,457) | руб 24,813 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,679 N$ (руб 13,981) | руб 6,723 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 116 N$ (руб 605) | руб 416 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 926 | - | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 825 N$ (руб 4,308) | руб 4,661 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 736 N$ (руб 3,840) | руб 2,580 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,634 N$ (руб 8,526) | руб 5,596 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,493 N$ (руб 13,009) | руб 6,714 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 51% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 331,866 N$ (руб 1,731,895) | руб 1,237,120 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (руб 72) | руб 47 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 519 N$ (руб 2,711) | руб 1,548 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 86% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 178 N$ (руб 930) | руб 476 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 303 N$ (руб 1,579) | руб 504 | + 214% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 520 N$ (руб 2,715) | руб 1,289 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 N$ (руб 416) | руб 311 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (руб 142) | руб 183 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 N$ (руб 261) | руб 206 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 N$ (руб 227) | руб 77 | + 194% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 N$ (руб 168) | руб 97 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 161 N$ (руб 843) | руб 580 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 385 N$ (руб 2,009) | руб 1,480 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 N$ (руб 759) | руб 574 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 N$ (руб 3,653) | руб 5,826 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 577 N$ (руб 3,012) | руб 3,401 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 N$ (руб 369) | руб 387 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 N$ (руб 195) | руб 168 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 N$ (руб 184) | руб 221 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (руб 78,357) | руб 38,001 | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ (руб 2.34) | руб 7 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 656 N$ (руб 3,425) | руб 3,491 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 49 N$ (руб 258) | руб 160 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,771 prices entered by 720 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 83% more expensive than in Russia
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