Cost of Living in Namibia
Summary of cost of living in Namibia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,048.4$ (38,252.1N$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 593.9$ (11,089.9N$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Namibia is, on average, 54.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Namibia is, on average, 69.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 N$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 664.53 N$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 84.97 N$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 27.50 N$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 25.00 N$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 32.07 N$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 17.16 N$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 16.11 N$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 92.44 N$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 13.61 N$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 13.76 N$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 48.05 N$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 58.01 N$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 38.13 N$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 51.56 N$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 14.95 N$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 15.19 N$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 14.82 N$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 14.47 N$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 13.66 N$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 16.04 N$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 29.22 N$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 20.10 N$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 N$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 20.39 N$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 29.83 N$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 50.00 N$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 13.00 N$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 800.00 N$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 13.00 N$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 22.53 N$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 210.00 N$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 81.69 N$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 382,500.00 N$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 421,704.17 N$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,021.08 N$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 303.18 N$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 945.75 N$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 624.88 N$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 180.00 N$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 95.00 N$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,553.75 N$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 93,533.33 N$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 818.75 N$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 451.14 N$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,268.75 N$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,166.67 N$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,900.00 N$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 6,093.71 N$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 20,000.00 N$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 13,642.86 N$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,454.09 N$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 825.67 N$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 15,762.91 N$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.36 |
Prices in Namibia
This country had 392 entries in the past 12 months by 33 different contributors.
Last update: April 2025
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Last update: April 2025
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