Cost of Living in Namibia
Summary of cost of living in Namibia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,254.6$ (39,244.1N$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 653.3$ (11,371.9N$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Namibia is, on average, 50.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Namibia is, on average, 65.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 N$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 607.97 N$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 84.97 N$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 25.00 N$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 30.00 N$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 31.71 N$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 17.09 N$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 16.35 N$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 93.66 N$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 13.61 N$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 13.71 N$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 50.24 N$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 59.60 N$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 38.13 N$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 54.08 N$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 15.65 N$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 15.60 N$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 14.64 N$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 15.15 N$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 14.91 N$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 14.97 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) | 22.16 N$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 31.12 N$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 51.00 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) | 24.14 N$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 260.00 N$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 82.12 N$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 400,000.00 N$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 435,069.75 N$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,108.58 N$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 431.25 N$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 976.85 N$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 612.50 N$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 230.00 N$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 90.00 N$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,266.25 N$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 94,000.00 N$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 900.00 N$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 465.43 N$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,575.00 N$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,288.89 N$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 9,025.00 N$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 6,567.97 N$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 20,900.00 N$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 14,807.69 N$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,438.35 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) | 16,512.91 N$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.81 |
Prices in Namibia
This country had 493 entries in the past 12 months by 39 different contributors.
Last update: 21 August 2025
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Last update: 21 August 2025
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