- Cost of Living
- Namibia
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Namibia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 30% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 99 N$ (руб 468) | руб 357 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 77 N$ (руб 365) | руб 284 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 N$ (руб 194) | руб 134 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ (руб 83) | руб 64 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 N$ (руб 182) | руб 81 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ (руб 116) | руб 146 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 N$ (руб 245) | руб 309 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 N$ (руб 123) | руб 94 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 N$ (руб 106) | руб 35 | + 200% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ (руб 76) | руб 62 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 N$ (руб 467) | руб 530 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ (руб 93) | руб 94 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 N$ (руб 49) | руб 32 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 48% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,007 N$ (руб 70,769) | руб 74,401 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,929 N$ (руб 51,540) | руб 39,896 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,047 N$ (руб 9,655) | руб 6,144 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,966 N$ (руб 51,716) | руб 37,069 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,490 N$ (руб 30,604) | руб 24,805 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 798 N$ (руб 3,762) | руб 3,895 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 953 N$ (руб 4,493) | руб 482 | + 833% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,694 N$ (руб 31,567) | руб 26,462 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,799 N$ (руб 8,485) | руб 5,863 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 106 N$ (руб 502) | руб 384 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 N$ (руб 371) | руб 523 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 30% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 709 N$ (руб 3,345) | руб 5,275 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 436 N$ (руб 2,058) | руб 3,110 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,304 N$ (руб 6,151) | руб 5,592 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 961 N$ (руб 4,533) | руб 7,318 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 34% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 276,870 N$ (руб 1,305,686) | руб 1,174,690 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (руб 65) | руб 43 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 N$ (руб 2,592) | руб 1,678 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 2% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 N$ (руб 203) | руб 318 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 N$ (руб 605) | руб 498 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 354 N$ (руб 1,668) | руб 1,232 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 41 N$ (руб 193) | руб 232 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 N$ (руб 114) | руб 159 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 N$ (руб 139) | руб 205 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 N$ (руб 123) | руб 70 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 N$ (руб 75) | руб 103 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 115 N$ (руб 541) | руб 529 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 386 N$ (руб 1,818) | руб 1,635 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 N$ (руб 565) | руб 669 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 625 N$ (руб 2,947) | руб 4,972 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 535 N$ (руб 2,523) | руб 3,313 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 N$ (руб 254) | руб 371 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28 N$ (руб 132) | руб 176 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 N$ (руб 94) | руб 227 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,214 N$ (руб 24,590) | руб 31,742 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.89 N$ (руб 9) | руб 4.78 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 588 N$ (руб 2,772) | руб 3,075 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 48 N$ (руб 229) | руб 137 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 22% more expensive than in Russia
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