Cost of Living in Namibia
The population of Namibia is 2,533,794. The average cost of living in Namibia is $1188 and the median after-tax salary is $698.69
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Restaurants |
Price |
World Range |
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
8.33 $ |
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
34.7 $ |
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McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
5.0 $ |
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Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.33 $ |
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Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.39 $ |
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Cappuccino (regular) |
1.61 $ |
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Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.81 $ |
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Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.8 $ |
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Markets |
Price |
World Range |
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
1.09 $ |
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.66 $ |
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Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.34 $ |
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Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.78 $ |
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Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.9 $ |
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Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
4.01 $ |
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Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
5.21 $ |
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Apples (1 lb) |
1.82 $ |
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Banana (1 lb) |
1.58 $ |
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Oranges (1 lb) |
1.43 $ |
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Tomato (1 lb) |
1.34 $ |
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Potato (1 lb) |
1.46 $ |
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Onion (1 lb) |
0.98 $ |
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Lettuce (1 head) |
1.48 $ |
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Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.91 $ |
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
3.33 $ |
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.98 $ |
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Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.28 $ |
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.78 $ |
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Transportation |
Price |
World Range |
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.69 $ |
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Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
22.21 $ |
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.83 $ |
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Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
0.83 $ |
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
2.5 $ |
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Gasoline (1 gallon) |
1.03 $ |
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Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
11410.33 $ |
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Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
12493.06 $ |
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Utilities (Monthly) |
Price |
World Range |
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
95.68 $ |
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1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.06 $ |
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Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
49.23 $ |
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Sports And Leisure |
Price |
World Range |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
31.65 $ |
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Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
7.57 $ |
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Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
3.54 $ |
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Childcare |
Price |
World Range |
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
115.45 $ |
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International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
3760.5 $ |
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Clothing And Shoes |
Price |
World Range |
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
43.25 $ |
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1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
23.51 $ |
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1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
65.08 $ |
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1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
49.98 $ |
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Rent Per Month |
Price |
World Range |
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
358.63 $ |
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Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
279.41 $ |
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Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
684.73 $ |
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Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
533.9 $ |
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Buy Apartment Price |
Price |
World Range |
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
620.03 $ |
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
444.2 $ |
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Salaries And Financing |
Price |
World Range |
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
698.69 $ |
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Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate |
11.08 % |
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Namibia
OVERALL RISK: LOW
Namibia is, for the most part, a safe country to visit. However, it does have a rather high crime rate. Crime is a serious issue in Namibia's capital Windhoek and other areas throughout Namibia. Incidents such as muggings and bag snatching happen frequently, especially in areas frequented by foreigners.
TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: MEDIUM
Tourists driving in urban areas should be aware that taxis often stop abruptly to pick up and release passengers, which results in frequent rear-end collisions. The public transport system, on the other hand, is very limited and, compared to other African countries, there are only a few buses traveling along the main roads. For the visitor, the best choices of exploring Namibia are on a tour, or to self-drive.
PICKPOCKETS RISK: MEDIUM
The most common types of petty crime are pick-pocketing, purse-snatching, vehicle theft, and vehicle break-ins. However, applying common-sense precautions such as not leaving valuables in visible spots in parked cars, holding your purses tightly and being wise when carrying them, keeping wallets in front pockets, and being alert to one's surroundings should be enough to prevent these incidents. Theft from motor vehicles is also a possibility.
NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: LOW
There are several annual natural disasters threatening Namibia, including floods, droughts, and fires. However, they are not of a severe gravity, and the last natural disaster was a devastating flood that caused widespread displacement.
MUGGING RISK: MEDIUM
Muggings do happen in Namibia, so beware when handling money near ATMs. The highest percentage of such crimes occurs outside the city center, and according to the police, taxi drivers are accomplices to the robbers. Places, where muggings and robberies are common, are the Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, and Henties Bay areas. Kidnapping, however, is a rare occurrence in Namibia.
TERRORISM RISK: LOW
Although there's no recent history of terrorism in Namibia, attacks can't be ruled out.
SCAMS RISK: MEDIUM
Scams happen regularly in Namibia. They vary from offers to sell rough diamonds or precious stones to tourists, (where the "diamonds" turn out to be worthless) to someone simply trying to divert you so that their partner can steal your wallet, bag, or cell phone. It is recommended for tourists to maintain maximum awareness if approached by strangers for any reason.
WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW
Namibia is relatively safe for solo women travelers. Just use your common sense and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Avoid wearing purses and do not walk alone at night or ride in taxis after 9 pm.
Visas
South African visitors do not require a visa to enter Namibia. Usually, tourist visas are valid for a visit of up to 90 days, but sometimes, visitors are only given permission to stay for periods much shorter than 90 days. Your passport should be valid for a at least 6 months from the date of entry into Namibia and have at least 1 completely blank page for Namibian immigration to use. If you are not sure about your visa status, visit www.doyouneedvisa.com which will let you know whether or not you need visa based on your nationality and the country you want to visit.
Currency
There are two currencies in Namibia, Namibian dollar and South African rand. Be careful when using ATMs in Namibia as you may get mugged. It is recommended to exchange your money in banks.
Weather
Namibia is one of the sunniest countries in the world, boasting with an average of 300 days of sunshine annually. In general Namibia’s climate can be described as hot and dry. However, there are considerable fluctuations within seasons or even within one day. Every single month is the best time to visit Namibia, but the majority of tourists travel here between May and October, since rainfall is highly unlikely and visitors can enjoy constant sunshine, apart from the coastline that can be a bit foggy.
Airports
Hosea Kutako International Airport is the main international airport of Namibia, located in its capital city, Windhoek. Situated about 45 km east of the city it is Namibia's largest and busiest airport with international connections.
Travel Insurance
Just like anywhere else, we recommend getting travel insurance when traveling to Namibia, since it covers not only the costs of medical problems, but also theft and loss of valuables.