Cost of living in Namibia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 52% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Namibia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 178 N$ (руб 723) | руб 473 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 128 N$ (руб 518) | руб 310 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 N$ (руб 279) | руб 179 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38 N$ (руб 154) | руб 79 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 N$ (руб 307) | руб 116 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 N$ (руб 188) | руб 214 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 N$ (руб 551) | руб 415 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 N$ (руб 160) | руб 116 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 N$ (руб 196) | руб 61 | + 223% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ (руб 70) | руб 69 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 242 N$ (руб 982) | руб 650 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 N$ (руб 83) | руб 131 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 N$ (руб 60) | руб 38 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 120% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Namibia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,911 N$ (руб 92,807) | руб 58,740 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,487 N$ (руб 78,940) | руб 41,557 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 N$ (руб 16,203) | руб 8,086 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,372 N$ (руб 70,371) | руб 36,863 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,423 N$ (руб 54,375) | руб 27,195 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,000 N$ (руб 32,407) | руб 5,533 | + 486% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 739 N$ (руб 2,994) | руб 488 | + 514% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,372 N$ (руб 13,659) | руб 28,032 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,712 N$ (руб 15,035) | руб 8,369 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 82 N$ (руб 334) | руб 508 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 N$ (руб 405) | руб 795 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 44% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Namibia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 453 N$ (руб 1,833) | руб 5,389 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 529 N$ (руб 2,142) | руб 3,367 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 N$ (руб 4,051) | руб 6,468 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 974 N$ (руб 3,947) | руб 7,167 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Namibia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 N$ (руб 1,620,336) | руб 2,037,620 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 N$ (руб 66) | руб 50 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,711 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 28% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Namibia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (руб 324) | руб 453 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 N$ (руб 1,215) | руб 457 | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 N$ (руб 3,241) | руб 1,321 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 N$ (руб 323) | руб 311 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 N$ (руб 91) | руб 215 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 N$ (руб 228) | руб 255 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 N$ (руб 161) | руб 99 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 N$ (руб 61) | руб 124 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 N$ (руб 1,013) | руб 585 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Namibia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 N$ (руб 1,215) | руб 1,591 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 N$ (руб 588) | руб 553 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 N$ (руб 2,836) | руб 4,679 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 N$ (руб 1,620) | руб 4,412 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 N$ (руб 243) | руб 375 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 N$ (руб 142) | руб 187 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 N$ (руб 101) | руб 239 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (руб 60,823) | руб 48,343 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 3.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 656 N$ (руб 2,659) | руб 2,826 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 55 N$ (руб 223) | руб 175 | + 27% | |
| 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 4,059 prices entered by 421 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 36% more expensive than in Russia
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