Cost of Living in Namibia - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Namibia
Address: NA

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $590 (excluding rent), and $1,073 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,429 (excluding rent), and $2,349 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$9.84 NAD 161

$3.55 NAD 58.3

$19.14 NAD 314

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$34.78 NAD 570

$28.00 NAD 459

$47.59 NAD 780

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$4.86 NAD 79.7

$4.01 NAD 65.7

$6.87 NAD 113

Cappuccino

$1.77 NAD 29.05

$0.97 NAD 15.95

$2.86 NAD 46.85

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.98 NAD 16.06

$0.69 NAD 11.32

$1.72 NAD 28.23

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.88 NAD 14.45

$0.54 NAD 8.89

$1.35 NAD 22.08

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.36 NAD 22.34

$0.85 NAD 13.98

$2.46 NAD 40.34

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.50 NAD 24.58

$1.20 NAD 19.76

$2.73 NAD 44.82

Milk (1 liter)

$1.35 NAD 22.11

$1.10 NAD 18.05

$2.21 NAD 36.26

White Bread (500g)

$0.85 NAD 13.96

$0.73 NAD 11.97

$0.93 NAD 15.29

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.68 NAD 27.50

$1.24 NAD 20.38

$2.76 NAD 45.23

Eggs

$2.69 NAD 44.17

$1.68 NAD 27.63

$6.07 NAD 99.6

Local Cheese (1kg)

$7.33 NAD 120

$2.81 NAD 46.04

$11.77 NAD 193

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.04 NAD 82.7

$2.00 NAD 32.85

$6.87 NAD 113

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$6.76 NAD 111

$5.67 NAD 93.0

$15.88 NAD 260

Apples (1kg)

$1.91 NAD 31.33

$1.40 NAD 23.04

$2.82 NAD 46.25

Banana (1kg)

$1.98 NAD 32.48

$1.49 NAD 24.40

$2.86 NAD 46.95

Oranges (1kg)

$1.76 NAD 28.83

$0.82 NAD 13.45

$2.72 NAD 44.69

Tomato (1kg)

$1.81 NAD 29.76

$1.09 NAD 17.96

$2.57 NAD 42.22

Potato (1kg)

$1.72 NAD 28.18

$0.54 NAD 8.92

$4.60 NAD 75.5

Onion (1kg)

$1.73 NAD 28.37

$0.93 NAD 15.31

$2.74 NAD 44.98

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.81 NAD 29.62

$1.13 NAD 18.47

$2.55 NAD 41.77

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.11 NAD 18.21

$0.68 NAD 11.09

$1.69 NAD 27.65

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.84 NAD 46.64

$2.78 NAD 45.64

$3.64 NAD 59.7

Wine (Bottle)

$6.49 NAD 106

$3.09 NAD 50.6

$11.74 NAD 193

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.21 NAD 19.79

$0.77 NAD 12.55

$1.66 NAD 27.19

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.83 NAD 30.04

$1.03 NAD 16.88

$2.58 NAD 42.37

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.76 NAD 12.40

$0.64 NAD 10.50

$0.88 NAD 14.46

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$41.19 NAD 676

$31.66 NAD 519

$51.1 NAD 837

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.73 NAD 11.99

$1.13 NAD 18.48

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.78 NAD 12.84

$0.68 NAD 11.10

$1.04 NAD 17.13

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$11.80 NAD 194

$6.75 NAD 111

$16.85 NAD 276

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.18 NAD 19.31

$1.08 NAD 17.70

$1.27 NAD 20.76

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$21.2K NAD 347.1K

$18.3K NAD 299.4K

$22.3K NAD 365.7K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$23.4K NAD 383.6K

$16.6K NAD 272.9K

$29.8K NAD 488.0K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$111 NAD 1,819

$54.8 NAD 899

$164 NAD 2,696

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$17.74 NAD 291

$13.82 NAD 227

$33.32 NAD 546

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$54.3 NAD 890

$33.54 NAD 550

$72.7 NAD 1,192

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$36.99 NAD 607

$21.50 NAD 353

$50.2 NAD 823

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$12.71 NAD 208

$5.53 NAD 90.7

$16.58 NAD 272

Cinema Ticket

$5.56 NAD 91.2

$4.45 NAD 73.0

$8.34 NAD 137

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$195 NAD 3,197

$66.5 NAD 1,091

$277 NAD 4,547

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,179 NAD 84.9K

$3,721 NAD 61.0K

$7,751 NAD 127.1K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$48.19 NAD 790

$38.83 NAD 637

$66.6 NAD 1,092

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$29.60 NAD 485

$11.33 NAD 186

$45.32 NAD 743

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$77.4 NAD 1,269

$45.23 NAD 742

$113 NAD 1,854

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$68.9 NAD 1,130

$29.64 NAD 486

$110 NAD 1,801

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$470 NAD 7,715

$339 NAD 5,557

$678 NAD 11.1K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$361 NAD 5,916

$226 NAD 3,699

$564 NAD 9,248

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,137 NAD 18.6K

$667 NAD 10.9K

$1,945 NAD 31.9K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$785 NAD 12.9K

$438 NAD 7,179

$1,368 NAD 22.4K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$943 NAD 15.5K

$614 NAD 10.1K

$2,455 NAD 40.3K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$403 NAD 6,602

$232 NAD 3,808

$1,222 NAD 20.0K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$994 NAD 16.3K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

11.36

12.25

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 12, 2026

By City in Namibia

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Arandis	5200		$88.4	$92.6	$193	$210	107.36	7.03
2	Henties Bay	4700		$150	$234	$351	$463	87.97	11.35
3	Rundu	63431						256.01	9.23
4	Swakopmund	25000		$326	$724	$763	$1,543	206.07	20.16
5	Tsumeb	20000	38	$565	$761	$1,564	$1,769	212.47	15.05
6	Walvis Bay	62096		$321	$760	$619	$629	124.2	19.85
7	Windhoek	322500	56	$609	$1,116	$1,509	$2,533	261.13	21.7

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Cost of Living in Namibia - Frequently Asked Questions

Namibia offers a compelling mix of natural beauty, safety, and typically lower daily costs than many Western cities. In urban centers you can find reasonable housing options, while rural areas stay cheaper if you're flexible on amenities. The value comes from a high quality of life – wide open spaces, outdoor recreation, and solid infrastructure in towns – without the price tag of big capitals. For many travelers, expats, and digital nomads, longer stays feel doable when you budget thoughtfully and pace your outings. Cost of Living in Namibia helps set a favorable baseline for planning a slow, productive approach. Tip: Start with a short-term stay to test neighborhoods and routines.

Daily life hinges on where you settle and how you move. In and around Windhoek and coastal towns you'll find a range of housing – from compact apartments to shared houses – that fits different budgets; outside the cities, expect larger properties at even lower rents if you don't mind longer commutes. Shopping happens at local markets, and seasonal produce keeps food affordable when you choose items in season. Transport options include car rental, ride-hailing, and public minibuses, with some areas relying on private vehicles. Namibia living cost varies by area, so location should guide your budgeting and errands. Tip: Use local listing sites, verify utility costs, and build a flexible transport plan.

Quality of life in Namibia combines outdoor access with a measured pace of life. To maximize value, use a simple budgeting framework: fixed essentials, flexible discretionary spending, and a small reserve for trips or seasonal activities. Neighborhood fit matters: urban cores offer coworking, services, and nightlife; smaller towns deliver community and quieter routines; if you seek wildlife, beaches, or desert landscapes, align your base with your goals. Seasonality affects tourist areas and pricing, so consider shoulder seasons to balance weather with lower costs. Tip: Build a shortlist of 2–3 neighborhoods and test them with short stays before committing.