Cost of living in Namibia compared to United States
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Namibia is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 169 N$ ($9) | $21 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96 N$ ($5.13) | $12 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 N$ ($4.14) | $5.86 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 N$ ($1.79) | $1.11 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 55 N$ ($2.93) | $5.48 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 N$ ($2.46) | $4.85 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 93 N$ ($4.95) | $7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 49 N$ ($2.61) | $4.32 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 N$ ($4.01) | $2.34 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 N$ ($1.07) | $3.50 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 N$ ($6) | $18 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 N$ ($1.25) | $2.94 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 N$ ($1.06) | $3.09 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Namibia is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,763 N$ ($1,111) | $3,187 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,825 N$ ($526) | $2,455 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,201 N$ ($64) | $230 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 N$ ($535) | $2,236 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,663 N$ ($303) | $1,659 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,526 N$ ($135) | $167 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 837 N$ ($45) | $62 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000 N$ ($268) | $247 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 N$ ($161) | $152 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 N$ ($8) | $15 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $35 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Namibia is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,100 N$ ($59) | $59 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 661 N$ ($35) | $51 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 N$ ($80) | $105 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,651 N$ ($88) | $141 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Namibia is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 715,000 N$ ($38,275) | $30,967 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 N$ ($1.19) | $0.94 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 N$ ($8) | $86 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Namibia is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 N$ ($4.28) | $9 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 298 N$ ($16) | $24 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 569 N$ ($30) | $169 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 N$ ($1.07) | $9 | - 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 N$ ($1.47) | $5.31 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 N$ ($2.94) | $7 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 N$ ($2.78) | $5.13 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 N$ ($3.07) | $2.42 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 N$ ($11) | $30 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Namibia is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Namibia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 428 N$ ($23) | $60 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 162 N$ ($9) | $30 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $216 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,071 N$ ($57) | $104 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 N$ ($5.35) | $15 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 N$ ($3.04) | $5.91 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 N$ ($2.26) | $8 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 N$ ($54) | $489 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 N$ ($0.05) | $0.55 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 776 N$ ($42) | $73 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 307 N$ ($16) | $11 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,256 prices entered by 1,917 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Namibia is 56% cheaper than in United States
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