Cost of Living in Namibia
Summary of cost of living in Namibia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,152.5$ (38,567.2N$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 622.5$ (11,153.0N$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Namibia is, on average, 51.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Namibia is, on average, 68.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 165.00 N$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 654.48 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) | 92.34 N$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 13.61 N$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 13.52 N$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 48.04 N$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 59.34 N$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 39.94 N$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 54.08 N$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 15.41 N$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 15.49 N$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 14.64 N$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 15.01 N$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 14.41 N$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 14.34 N$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 32.00 N$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 19.64 N$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 105.00 N$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 20.39 N$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 32.00 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) | 726.09 N$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 13.00 N$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 24.14 N$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 210.00 N$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 81.76 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) | 404,317.86 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 | 319.58 N$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 942.23 N$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 606.25 N$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 230.00 N$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 100.00 N$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,078.75 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) | 850.00 N$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 494.75 N$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,327.78 N$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,266.67 N$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 8,164.29 N$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 6,284.14 N$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 19,750.00 N$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 14,392.86 N$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,265.59 N$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 753.44 N$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 16,233.70 N$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.36 |
Prices in Namibia
This country had 433 entries in the past 12 months by 34 different contributors.
Last update: 19 May 2025
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Last update: 19 May 2025
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