Cost of living in Namibia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 28% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Namibia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 N$ (руб 602) | руб 496 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 109 N$ (руб 466) | руб 371 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 N$ (руб 273) | руб 197 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 N$ (руб 96) | руб 84 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67 N$ (руб 285) | руб 117 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 N$ (руб 156) | руб 196 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109 N$ (руб 466) | руб 424 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 N$ (руб 131) | руб 113 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 N$ (руб 236) | руб 50 | + 370% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ (руб 72) | руб 78 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 211 N$ (руб 900) | руб 721 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 N$ (руб 93) | руб 147 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 N$ (руб 61) | руб 45 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 113% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Namibia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,292 N$ (руб 155,028) | руб 85,386 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,035 N$ (руб 89,857) | руб 56,051 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 N$ (руб 21,358) | руб 9,152 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,938 N$ (руб 80,898) | руб 48,742 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,398 N$ (руб 65,777) | руб 29,136 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 N$ (руб 25,631) | руб 5,327 | + 381% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,216 N$ (руб 5,194) | руб 495 | + 949% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,059 N$ (руб 34,425) | руб 23,888 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,448 N$ (руб 14,729) | руб 10,506 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 93 N$ (руб 397) | руб 606 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 N$ (руб 1,421) | руб 1,151 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Namibia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,037 N$ (руб 4,428) | руб 5,595 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,088 N$ (руб 4,646) | руб 3,450 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,246 N$ (руб 9,594) | руб 7,670 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,178 N$ (руб 9,303) | руб 9,727 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 36% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Namibia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 424,020 N$ (руб 1,811,300) | руб 2,390,320 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 N$ (руб 79) | руб 51 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (руб 641) | руб 2,294 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Namibia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (руб 342) | руб 511 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 N$ (руб 1,282) | руб 686 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 580 N$ (руб 2,477) | руб 1,874 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (руб 85) | руб 411 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (руб 117) | руб 259 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47 N$ (руб 199) | руб 285 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 N$ (руб 192) | руб 116 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 N$ (руб 64) | руб 153 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 136 N$ (руб 580) | руб 827 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Namibia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 460 N$ (руб 1,964) | руб 1,772 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 233 N$ (руб 995) | руб 728 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,974 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 648 N$ (руб 2,766) | руб 3,857 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 N$ (руб 214) | руб 461 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61 N$ (руб 260) | руб 220 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 N$ (руб 124) | руб 261 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,324 N$ (руб 22,742) | руб 71,350 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (руб 4.27) | руб 2.73 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,068 N$ (руб 4,563) | руб 4,225 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 N$ (руб 191) | руб 204 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,345 prices entered by 541 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 21% more expensive than in Russia
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