Cost of living in Namibia compared to United States
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 N$ ($7) | $19 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 109 N$ ($5.59) | $10 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 N$ ($3.27) | $5.78 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 N$ ($1.15) | $1.08 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67 N$ ($3.42) | $4.94 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 N$ ($1.88) | $4.68 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109 N$ ($5.59) | $7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 N$ ($1.57) | $4.68 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 N$ ($2.83) | $2.51 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ ($0.86) | $3.10 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 211 N$ ($11) | $16 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 N$ ($1.12) | $2.76 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 N$ ($0.73) | $2.99 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,292 N$ ($1,859) | $2,839 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,035 N$ ($1,078) | $2,147 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 N$ ($256) | $222 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,938 N$ ($970) | $1,889 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,398 N$ ($789) | $1,444 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 N$ ($307) | $146 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,216 N$ ($62) | $64 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,059 N$ ($413) | $295 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,448 N$ ($177) | $134 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 93 N$ ($4.76) | $13 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 N$ ($17) | $31 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 16% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,037 N$ ($53) | $54 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,088 N$ ($56) | $45 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,246 N$ ($115) | $93 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,178 N$ ($112) | $119 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 424,020 N$ ($21,722) | $27,977 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 N$ ($0.95) | $1.05 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ ($8) | $79 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ ($4.10) | $8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 N$ ($15) | $21 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 580 N$ ($30) | $139 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ ($1.02) | $8 | - 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ ($1.41) | $4.80 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47 N$ ($2.39) | $6 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 N$ ($2.30) | $4.78 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 N$ ($0.77) | $2.24 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 136 N$ ($7) | $27 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 460 N$ ($24) | $55 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 233 N$ ($12) | $28 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $203 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 648 N$ ($33) | $89 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 N$ ($2.56) | $14 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61 N$ ($3.11) | $5.19 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 N$ ($1.49) | $6 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,324 N$ ($273) | $556 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ ($0.05) | $0.20 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,068 N$ ($55) | $54 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45 N$ ($2.31) | $10 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,903 prices entered by 2,813 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 47% cheaper than in United States
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