Cost of living in Namibia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 36% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 144 N$ (руб 572) | руб 407 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72 N$ (руб 284) | руб 265 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 N$ (руб 215) | руб 147 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 N$ (руб 84) | руб 67 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 N$ (руб 278) | руб 88 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 N$ (руб 105) | руб 147 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 93 N$ (руб 368) | руб 324 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 N$ (руб 132) | руб 98 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 53 N$ (руб 210) | руб 34 | + 511% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 N$ (руб 81) | руб 64 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 N$ (руб 529) | руб 591 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 N$ (руб 78) | руб 102 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 N$ (руб 34) | руб 32 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 43% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,370 N$ (руб 60,906) | руб 71,169 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,386 N$ (руб 57,007) | руб 39,385 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,593 N$ (руб 6,314) | руб 6,163 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,634 N$ (руб 57,990) | руб 40,158 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,740 N$ (руб 46,520) | руб 24,350 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 945 N$ (руб 3,745) | руб 4,247 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,157 N$ (руб 4,585) | руб 417 | + 999% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,381 N$ (руб 21,324) | руб 26,540 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,025 N$ (руб 8,025) | руб 6,255 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 N$ (руб 596) | руб 462 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 N$ (руб 178) | руб 628 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 697 N$ (руб 2,760) | руб 5,495 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 605 N$ (руб 2,397) | руб 2,544 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,257 N$ (руб 4,981) | руб 5,941 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,698 N$ (руб 6,729) | руб 6,606 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 359,999 N$ (руб 1,426,529) | руб 1,358,270 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ (руб 55) | руб 46 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 519 N$ (руб 2,058) | руб 1,874 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 N$ (руб 202) | руб 449 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 N$ (руб 793) | руб 578 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 519 N$ (руб 2,056) | руб 1,374 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 35 N$ (руб 139) | руб 313 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 N$ (руб 88) | руб 167 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 N$ (руб 198) | руб 227 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 36 N$ (руб 141) | руб 82 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 N$ (руб 96) | руб 99 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 191 N$ (руб 755) | руб 570 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 281 N$ (руб 1,114) | руб 1,511 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 127 N$ (руб 504) | руб 597 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600 N$ (руб 2,378) | руб 5,681 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 489 N$ (руб 1,937) | руб 3,689 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 56 N$ (руб 222) | руб 394 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 N$ (руб 128) | руб 200 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 N$ (руб 159) | руб 215 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ (руб 59,498) | руб 31,375 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ (руб 1.78) | руб 2.24 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 745 N$ (руб 2,951) | руб 3,654 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 49 N$ (руб 195) | руб 155 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,073 prices entered by 505 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 17% more expensive than in Russia
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