- Cost of Living
- Namibia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Namibia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 99 N$ ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 77 N$ ($5.46) | $8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 N$ ($2.91) | $4.53 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ ($1.25) | $0.89 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 N$ ($2.73) | $3.18 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ ($1.74) | $4.03 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 N$ ($3.66) | $6 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 N$ ($1.84) | $3.34 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 N$ ($1.58) | $1.60 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 N$ ($1.13) | $3.43 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 N$ ($7) | $15 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ ($1.39) | $1.91 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 N$ ($0.73) | $2.13 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,007 N$ ($1,059) | $2,041 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,929 N$ ($771) | $1,581 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,047 N$ ($144) | $178 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,966 N$ ($774) | $1,584 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,490 N$ ($458) | $1,129 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 798 N$ ($56) | $121 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 953 N$ ($67) | $48 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,694 N$ ($472) | $334 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,799 N$ ($127) | $118 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 106 N$ ($8) | $11 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 N$ ($5.55) | $22 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 709 N$ ($50) | $47 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 436 N$ ($31) | $45 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,304 N$ ($92) | $85 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 961 N$ ($68) | $115 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 276,870 N$ ($19,539) | $22,360 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ ($0.97) | $0.77 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 N$ ($39) | $85 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 N$ ($3.04) | $7 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 N$ ($9) | $19 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 354 N$ ($25) | $112 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 41 N$ ($2.89) | $7 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 N$ ($1.71) | $3.50 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 N$ ($2.08) | $5.12 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 N$ ($1.84) | $3.46 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 N$ ($1.12) | $1.86 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 115 N$ ($8) | $21 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 386 N$ ($27) | $45 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 N$ ($8) | $25 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 625 N$ ($44) | $172 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 535 N$ ($38) | $79 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 N$ ($3.80) | $12 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28 N$ ($1.98) | $4.87 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 N$ ($1.41) | $5.90 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,214 N$ ($368) | $424 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.89 N$ ($0.13) | $0.34 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 588 N$ ($41) | $54 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 48 N$ ($3.42) | $8 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 43% cheaper than in United States
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