Cost of Living in Namibia
Summary of cost of living in Namibia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,465.8 (N$39,869.7), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $694.2 (N$11,225.2), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Namibia is, on average, 44.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Namibia is, on average, 60.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | N$150.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | N$600.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | N$97.50 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | N$25.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | N$30.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | N$34.93 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | N$13.97 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | N$13.43 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | N$25.17 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | N$13.78 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | N$16.40 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | N$47.23 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | N$67.99 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | N$48.94 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | N$56.29 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | N$16.52 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | N$14.88 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | N$13.61 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | N$15.57 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | N$16.82 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | N$13.91 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | N$33.36 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | N$18.92 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | N$110.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | N$23.25 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | N$24.89 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | N$52.00 | |
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$21.71 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | N$399,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | N$468,215.70 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | N$2,206.67 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | N$461.90 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | N$903.85 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | N$666.67 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | N$180.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | N$95.00 | |
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$933.33 | |
| 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$1,622.22 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | N$9,041.67 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | N$6,124.82 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | N$19,610.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | N$14,675.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | N$2,082.98 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | N$611.99 | |
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 Namibia
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Last update: 18 May 2026
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Last update: 18 May 2026
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