Cost of living in Namibia

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Food			Price in N$
12 eggs dozen, large			12.50 NAD
1 beer pint in local shops, markets			7 NAD
1 kg of tomatoes			8.50 NAD
Full chicken 2kg			38.75 NAD
1litre 100% fruit juice			8.50 NAD
1 package of cigarettes imported brands			25 NAD
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples			7.50 NAD
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality			48.95 NAD
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola			0.95 NAD
1 Bread loaf standard			9.50 NAD
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml			12 NAD
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna			18.50 NAD
Heinz baked beans 1 tin			8 NAD
1.5 kg Sugar			10 NAD
2 liter cooking oil			20 NAD
Yum-yum noodles per pack			2.00 NAD
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes			5.50 NAD
1 liter milk			8.50 NAD
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away			25 NAD
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat			165 NAD
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month)			145 NAD
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether)			58.50 NAD
House Cleaning fee per day			105 NAD
Large Gas heater price range upwards.			200 NAD
Original branded Electric Fans			200 NAD
Original branded Electric kettle.			120 NAD
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set			2000 NAD
Single bed Blankets			120 NAD
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne			100 NAD
Ladies hair plaiting.			60 NAD
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons)			18 NAD
Men's haircut			40 NAD
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses			24.50 NAD
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages			65 NAD
1 month of gym subscription.			105 NAD
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone)			90 NAD
Unisex Loris perfume			30 NAD
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price.			100 NAD
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards			1000 NAD
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards			3000 NAD
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks			120 NAD
Go carting 30mins			120 NAD
Movie House 3d cinema			30 NAD
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket)			15 NAD
Photo shoot			120 NAD
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee			12.50 NAD
3 course dinner local restaurant two people			96.50 NAD
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people			150 NAD
Play station 4 console without games.			2000 NAD
Spalding Basketball			200 NAD
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls			500 NAD
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km			45 NAD
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare			30 NAD
1 liter petrol/diesel			6.50 NAD
1 day rent a car cost			140 NAD
Driver’s license			2300 NAD
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar)			150 NAD
1 pair of men’s formal shoes			215 NAD
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)			280 NAD
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)			135.79 NAD
Ladies formal shoes original and durable			120 NAD
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance)			150 NAD

The Cost of living in Namibia is 46.94% lower than in the United States of America. Rent in Namibia is, on average, 68.50% lower than in the United States of America.

Accommodation

A 1 bedroom apartment in the City Centre costs N$6,097.63 and a 1 room apartment Outside of the city N$Centre would cost about N$4,520.96. There are several accommodation options for students to consider in Namibia. Students may choose from living on campus, renting an apartment, or shared flats and studios.

Some of the accommodation options include The Rez @Academia, Tate Village, Apartments at Pionierspark, Richter Studio Apartments, and Hostels. These are more costly than living on campus.

The amenities offered like fully furnished rooms, wifi, kitchens, and other facilities make these more costly. Students can choose shared apartments that are cheaper and will help students to cut their costs on accommodation.

Shopping and Groceries

Namibia offers several os shops and malls to choose from. Popular and affordable shops like Woolworths, Musica, The Crazy Store, and Tekkie Town. You also get to enjoy your favorite meals at Col'Cacchio, News Cafe, KFC, Shoprite, Pep Home, OK Furniture, Clicks, Legit, Beaver Canoe, Ocean Basket, and Rocomamas are all available to choose from.

A simple grocery basket containing rice, bread, milk, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, beef, eggs, drinks, and cooking oil cost about N$224 but students should be prepared to spend close to n$1000 or more per month on groceries.

Transport

Taxis and coaches are the most widely used in Namibia. Students can use Taxis for shorter distances and then use coaches for longer distances. Taxis cost about N$11.82 for 1km Normal Tariff and N$300 for a monthly pass. For students, some Universities like the International University of Management provides transport for its students to and from campus and to their areas of the accommodation.

Credit Cards- MasterCards and Visa cards are accepted throughout Namibia. These International cards are widely accepted throughout the country, including most Government rest camps, hotels, shops, and restaurants.

Bills and Utilities: Basic utilities like water, electricity, heating, and gas cost at about N$1701.33 per month while voice calls 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local cost N$1.32 per minute.

Note: prices may vary depending on the service providers, location, discount deals, and the season.

Let us take a brief look at some prices for basic things one would need in Namibia. We have selected a few products and services that we view as important.