Cost of living in Namibia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 178 N$ ($11) | $17 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 128 N$ ($8) | $9 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 N$ ($4.26) | $5.06 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38 N$ ($2.35) | $0.99 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 N$ ($4.68) | $3.33 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 N$ ($2.86) | $4.43 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 N$ ($8) | $7 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 N$ ($2.44) | $3.91 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 N$ ($2.99) | $1.94 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 N$ ($1.07) | $3.28 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 242 N$ ($15) | $16 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 N$ ($1.26) | $2.25 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 N$ ($0.91) | $2.46 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,911 N$ ($1,413) | $2,514 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,487 N$ ($1,202) | $1,958 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 N$ ($247) | $203 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,372 N$ ($1,072) | $1,778 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,423 N$ ($828) | $1,342 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,000 N$ ($494) | $139 | + 254% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 739 N$ ($46) | $56 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,372 N$ ($208) | $300 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,712 N$ ($229) | $135 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 82 N$ ($5.08) | $12 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 N$ ($6) | $26 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 453 N$ ($28) | $51 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 529 N$ ($33) | $46 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 N$ ($62) | $92 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 974 N$ ($60) | $120 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 N$ ($24,676) | $25,409 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 N$ ($1.01) | $1.06 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $77 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ ($4.94) | $7 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 N$ ($19) | $19 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 N$ ($49) | $125 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 N$ ($4.91) | $7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 N$ ($1.39) | $4.17 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 N$ ($3.48) | $5.50 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 N$ ($2.45) | $4.18 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 N$ ($0.93) | $2.05 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 N$ ($15) | $25 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 N$ ($19) | $49 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 N$ ($9) | $27 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 N$ ($43) | $192 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 N$ ($25) | $83 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 N$ ($3.70) | $13 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 N$ ($2.16) | $5.19 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 N$ ($1.54) | $6 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,015 N$ ($926) | $499 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 656 N$ ($40) | $53 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 55 N$ ($3.39) | $9 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,227 prices entered by 2,625 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 25% cheaper than in United States
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