Cost of Living in Windhoek
Summary of cost of living in Windhoek, Namibia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,452.7$ (40,283.4N$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 687.3$ (11,287.4N$), excluding rent.
- Windhoek is 62.0% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Windhoek is, on average, 85.7% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 N$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 800.00 N$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 89.95 N$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 30.00 N$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 42.50 N$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 38.67 N$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 19.00 N$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 19.08 N$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 25.41 N$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 13.71 N$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 16.27 N$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 49.33 N$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 51.33 N$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 43.66 N$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 51.18 N$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 14.68 N$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 15.16 N$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 13.23 N$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 16.32 N$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 14.29 N$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 12.93 N$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 31.67 N$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 18.88 N$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 110.00 N$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 26.05 N$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 31.00 N$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 50.00 N$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 13.00 N$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 800.00 N$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 13.00 N$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 22.53 N$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 260.00 N$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 21.25 N$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 399,000.00 N$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 476,939.67 N$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 2,100.00 N$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 475.00 N$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 849.89 N$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 597.50 N$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 187.50 N$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 95.00 N$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,980.00 N$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 94,000.00 N$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 862.50 N$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 501.00 N$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,512.50 N$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,512.50 N$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 8,772.73 N$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 6,241.67 N$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 20,810.00 N$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 15,258.33 N$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,124.06 N$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 937.15 N$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 16,871.90 N$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.62 | |
Prices in Windhoek
This city had 314 entries in the past 12 months by 21 different contributors.
Last update: 12 January 2026
Last update: 12 January 2026
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Leave a comment:2 Comments so far
Anonymous
on Jun 19, 2024:
Nobody really wants to visit a country full of nazis that being Namibia.
Gabi
on Aug 23, 2022:
Very useful site. Enables to prepare for the trip with the correct sum of money. Thank you very much.