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Cost of living in Namibia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 99 N$ ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 74 N$ ($5.11) | $8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 N$ ($3.32) | $4.50 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 N$ ($1.24) | $0.88 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 N$ ($2.81) | $3.21 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 N$ ($1.76) | $3.93 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73 N$ ($5.05) | $6 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 N$ ($1.76) | $3.34 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32 N$ ($2.22) | $1.60 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ ($1.21) | $3.71 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113 N$ ($8) | $15 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 N$ ($1.36) | $1.92 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 N$ ($0.66) | $2.16 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 14,928 N$ ($1,035) | $2,044 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,745 N$ ($745) | $1,553 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,232 N$ ($224) | $177 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,349 N$ ($856) | $1,533 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,077 N$ ($491) | $1,102 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,932 N$ ($134) | $119 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 941 N$ ($65) | $48 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,652 N$ ($461) | $323 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,789 N$ ($124) | $119 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 109 N$ ($8) | $11 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 N$ ($5.15) | $22 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 685 N$ ($48) | $47 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 436 N$ ($30) | $44 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,304 N$ ($90) | $85 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 961 N$ ($67) | $114 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 275,614 N$ ($19,107) | $22,321 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 N$ ($0.94) | $0.78 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 N$ ($38) | $85 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 N$ ($2.99) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 N$ ($9) | $18 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 354 N$ ($25) | $111 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 41 N$ ($2.84) | $7 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 N$ ($1.68) | $3.45 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 N$ ($2.05) | $5.13 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 N$ ($1.72) | $3.49 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 N$ ($0.93) | $1.85 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 115 N$ ($8) | $20 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 420 N$ ($29) | $45 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 129 N$ ($9) | $25 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 592 N$ ($41) | $170 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 647 N$ ($45) | $78 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 N$ ($3.84) | $12 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 N$ ($2.00) | $4.92 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 N$ ($1.38) | $5.90 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 8,963 N$ ($621) | $421 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.87 N$ ($0.13) | $0.31 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 666 N$ ($46) | $52 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 51 N$ ($3.50) | $8 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 39% cheaper than in United States
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