Cost of living in Namibia compared to United States
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Namibia is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 N$ ($7) | $20 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 109 N$ ($5.74) | $11 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 78 N$ ($4.10) | $5.70 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 N$ ($1.23) | $1.07 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 59 N$ ($3.10) | $4.52 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 N$ ($1.93) | $4.58 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 81 N$ ($4.27) | $7 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 N$ ($1.61) | $4.42 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 N$ ($2.90) | $2.22 | + 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ ($0.83) | $3.00 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 183 N$ ($10) | $16 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 23 N$ ($1.19) | $2.93 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 N$ ($1.32) | $2.75 | - 52% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Namibia is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,247 N$ ($1,118) | $3,005 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,235 N$ ($854) | $2,309 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,115 N$ ($164) | $225 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,938 N$ ($996) | $2,060 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,195 N$ ($641) | $1,569 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,526 N$ ($133) | $149 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,134 N$ ($60) | $64 | - 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,059 N$ ($424) | $290 | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,448 N$ ($181) | $146 | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 N$ ($8) | $14 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 341 N$ ($18) | $29 | - 39% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Namibia is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 917 N$ ($48) | $57 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 494 N$ ($26) | $53 | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 N$ ($79) | $97 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,857 N$ ($98) | $131 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Namibia is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 715,000 N$ ($37,612) | $28,621 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 N$ ($1.12) | $0.98 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ ($8) | $74 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Namibia is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ ($4.21) | $9 | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 298 N$ ($16) | $21 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 644 N$ ($34) | $139 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ ($1.05) | $9 | - 89% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ ($1.45) | $4.99 | - 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47 N$ ($2.46) | $6 | - 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 N$ ($2.74) | $4.90 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 57 N$ ($2.97) | $2.32 | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 136 N$ ($7) | $29 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Namibia is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 910 N$ ($48) | $57 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 233 N$ ($12) | $30 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $209 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 648 N$ ($34) | $100 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 N$ ($2.63) | $15 | - 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61 N$ ($3.20) | $5.57 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 N$ ($1.51) | $7 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 N$ ($53) | $494 | - 89% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ ($0.05) | $0.37 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 913 N$ ($48) | $65 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 N$ ($2.35) | $10 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,423 prices entered by 2,375 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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Cost of living in Namibia is 51% cheaper than in United States
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