Cost of living in Namibia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 181 N$ ($13) | $15 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72 N$ ($5.14) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 N$ ($4.64) | $4.26 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 N$ ($1.57) | $0.87 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 63 N$ ($4.46) | $2.88 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ ($1.78) | $4.18 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 113 N$ ($8) | $6 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 N$ ($1.92) | $3.44 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 56 N$ ($4.01) | $1.76 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 N$ ($1.78) | $3.11 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 N$ ($11) | $14 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 N$ ($1.59) | $1.99 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 N$ ($0.75) | $2.19 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,832 N$ ($1,482) | $2,194 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,722 N$ ($1,118) | $1,576 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,784 N$ ($340) | $179 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,951 N$ ($992) | $1,541 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,802 N$ ($839) | $1,143 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 945 N$ ($67) | $113 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,257 N$ ($89) | $52 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,878 N$ ($347) | $270 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,679 N$ ($191) | $127 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 116 N$ ($8) | $11 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 30% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 825 N$ ($59) | $47 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 736 N$ ($52) | $43 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,634 N$ ($116) | $86 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,493 N$ ($177) | $107 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 331,866 N$ ($23,603) | $23,539 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ ($0.98) | $0.66 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 519 N$ ($37) | $73 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 178 N$ ($13) | $7 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 303 N$ ($22) | $16 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 520 N$ ($37) | $111 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 N$ ($5.66) | $7 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ ($1.93) | $3.46 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 N$ ($3.56) | $4.84 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 N$ ($3.10) | $3.66 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 N$ ($2.29) | $1.81 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 161 N$ ($11) | $22 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 385 N$ ($27) | $46 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 N$ ($10) | $25 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 N$ ($50) | $200 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 577 N$ ($41) | $78 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71 N$ ($5.03) | $12 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 N$ ($2.66) | $4.94 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 N$ ($2.51) | $5.64 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ ($1,068) | $425 | + 151% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ ($0.03) | $0.25 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 656 N$ ($47) | $49 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 49 N$ ($3.51) | $8 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,259 prices entered by 4,191 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 19% cheaper than in United States
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