Cost of Living in Windhoek
Summary of cost of living in Windhoek, Namibia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,611.0 (N$42,884.3), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $731.5 (N$12,013.8), excluding rent.
- Windhoek is 42.9% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Windhoek is, on average, 57.6% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | N$190.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | N$1,050.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | N$100.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | N$32.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | N$35.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | N$38.33 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | N$14.00 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | N$14.84 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | N$26.00 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | N$13.83 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | N$14.87 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | N$51.87 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | N$70.82 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | N$50.97 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | N$56.53 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | N$16.53 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | N$14.74 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | N$13.89 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | N$15.22 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | N$15.02 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | N$13.38 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | N$31.75 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | N$18.20 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | N$110.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | N$23.66 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | N$23.37 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | N$55.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | N$13.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | N$800.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | N$13.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | N$24.14 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | N$260.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | N$22.88 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | N$406,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | N$528,436.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | N$2,267.50 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | N$436.90 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | N$838.89 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | N$616.67 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | N$175.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | N$90.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | N$3,466.67 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | N$88,666.67 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | N$912.50 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | N$576.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | N$1,487.50 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | N$1,575.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | N$8,325.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | N$5,888.89 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | N$19,233.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | N$14,344.44 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | N$2,467.64 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | N$937.15 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | N$16,566.67 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.42 | |
Prices in Windhoek
This city had 529 entries in the past 12 months by 33 different contributors.
Last update: 15 October 2026
Last update: 15 October 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.