Cost of living in Namibia compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Namibia is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Namibia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 N$ (£5.86) | £13 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 109 N$ (£4.54) | £8 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 78 N$ (£3.24) | £4.26 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 N$ (£0.97) | £1.20 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 59 N$ (£2.45) | £3.63 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 N$ (£1.52) | £2.28 | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 81 N$ (£3.37) | £5.34 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 N$ (£1.27) | £2.13 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 N$ (£2.29) | £0.89 | + 157% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ (£0.65) | £1.97 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 183 N$ (£8) | £10 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 23 N$ (£0.94) | £2.36 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 N$ (£0.59) | £1.04 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Namibia is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Namibia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,247 N$ (£883) | £1,997 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,235 N$ (£674) | £1,637 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,115 N$ (£129) | £229 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,938 N$ (£787) | £1,818 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,195 N$ (£507) | £1,060 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,526 N$ (£105) | £190 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,134 N$ (£47) | £26 | + 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,059 N$ (£335) | £324 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,448 N$ (£143) | £83 | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 N$ (£6) | £7 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 341 N$ (£14) | £16 | - 11% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Namibia is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Namibia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 917 N$ (£38) | £73 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 494 N$ (£21) | £32 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 N$ (£62) | £81 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,857 N$ (£77) | £83 | - 7% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Namibia is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Namibia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 715,000 N$ (£29,701) | £25,126 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 N$ (£0.88) | £1.44 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ (£6) | £85 | - 93% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Namibia is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Namibia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ (£3.32) | £5.04 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 298 N$ (£12) | £8 | + 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 644 N$ (£27) | £74 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ (£0.83) | £4.77 | - 83% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ (£1.14) | £1.97 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47 N$ (£1.94) | £3.78 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 N$ (£2.16) | £2.39 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 57 N$ (£2.35) | £1.77 | + 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 136 N$ (£5.64) | £14 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Namibia is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Namibia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 910 N$ (£38) | £40 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 233 N$ (£10) | £19 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £124 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 648 N$ (£27) | £69 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 N$ (£2.08) | £11 | - 81% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61 N$ (£2.52) | £3.71 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 N$ (£1.19) | £5.75 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 N$ (£42) | £537 | - 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ (£0.04) | £0.28 | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 913 N$ (£38) | £35 | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 N$ (£1.85) | £14 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,925 prices entered by 652 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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