Cost of living in Namibia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143 N$ ($8) | $15 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 N$ ($2.90) | $8 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 N$ ($3.98) | $4.34 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 N$ ($1.26) | $0.88 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 N$ ($4.97) | $2.98 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 N$ ($1.58) | $4.03 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 102 N$ ($5.79) | $6 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35 N$ ($1.97) | $3.36 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 76 N$ ($4.30) | $1.77 | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 N$ ($1.13) | $3.16 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 N$ ($7) | $14 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 N$ ($1.12) | $1.94 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 N$ ($0.75) | $2.04 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,719 N$ ($1,008) | $2,261 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,281 N$ ($983) | $1,626 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,912 N$ ($109) | $176 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,931 N$ ($1,020) | $1,630 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,019 N$ ($798) | $1,157 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,184 N$ ($67) | $109 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,209 N$ ($69) | $47 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,760 N$ ($271) | $296 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,789 N$ ($102) | $118 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 N$ ($4.45) | $11 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 N$ ($2.56) | $22 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 709 N$ ($40) | $49 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 563 N$ ($32) | $45 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,092 N$ ($62) | $86 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,102 N$ ($63) | $112 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 359,999 N$ ($20,484) | $22,927 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ ($0.78) | $0.75 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 821 N$ ($47) | $81 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51 N$ ($2.90) | $7 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 N$ ($11) | $20 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 554 N$ ($32) | $111 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 N$ ($2.89) | $7 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 N$ ($1.05) | $3.56 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 57 N$ ($3.27) | $5.11 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 N$ ($3.30) | $3.57 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 N$ ($1.50) | $1.83 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 180 N$ ($10) | $22 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 N$ ($11) | $45 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 N$ ($7) | $25 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600 N$ ($34) | $222 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 340 N$ ($19) | $74 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 N$ ($2.52) | $12 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 N$ ($2.04) | $4.84 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 N$ ($1.83) | $5.82 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ ($854) | $397 | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 N$ ($0.03) | $0.19 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 681 N$ ($39) | $53 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 51 N$ ($2.90) | $8 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43,488 prices entered by 5,570 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 38% cheaper than in United States
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