Cost of Living in Namibia - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Namibia
Address: NA

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $592 (excluding rent), and $1,068 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,402 (excluding rent), and $2,325 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$10.21 NAD 168

$3.69 NAD 60.5

$19.85 NAD 326

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$34.08 NAD 560

$27.43 NAD 450

$46.62 NAD 766

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$4.69 NAD 77.0

$3.87 NAD 63.5

$6.63 NAD 109

Cappuccino

$1.76 NAD 28.93

$0.97 NAD 15.89

$2.84 NAD 46.65

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

$0.94 NAD 15.43

$0.66 NAD 10.88

$1.65 NAD 27.12

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.95 NAD 15.61

$0.58 NAD 9.60

$1.45 NAD 23.84

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.42 NAD 23.37

$0.89 NAD 14.62

$2.57 NAD 42.19

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.51 NAD 24.87

$1.22 NAD 20.00

$2.76 NAD 45.36

Milk (1 liter)

$1.33 NAD 21.77

$1.08 NAD 17.77

$2.17 NAD 35.70

White Bread (500g)

$0.82 NAD 13.43

$0.70 NAD 11.51

$0.90 NAD 14.70

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.70 NAD 27.92

$1.26 NAD 20.69

$2.80 NAD 45.92

Eggs

$2.66 NAD 43.65

$1.66 NAD 27.30

$5.99 NAD 98.4

Local Cheese (1kg)

$7.19 NAD 118

$2.75 NAD 45.21

$11.55 NAD 190

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$4.85 NAD 79.6

$1.93 NAD 31.62

$6.61 NAD 108

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$6.82 NAD 112

$5.72 NAD 93.9

$16.02 NAD 263

Apples (1kg)

$1.94 NAD 31.93

$1.43 NAD 23.49

$2.87 NAD 47.14

Banana (1kg)

$1.94 NAD 31.91

$1.46 NAD 23.97

$2.81 NAD 46.13

Oranges (1kg)

$1.84 NAD 30.29

$0.86 NAD 14.14

$2.86 NAD 46.95

Tomato (1kg)

$1.81 NAD 29.71

$1.09 NAD 17.92

$2.57 NAD 42.14

Potato (1kg)

$1.80 NAD 29.54

$0.57 NAD 9.35

$4.82 NAD 79.1

Onion (1kg)

$1.77 NAD 29.09

$0.96 NAD 15.70

$2.81 NAD 46.11

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.75 NAD 28.70

$1.09 NAD 17.89

$2.46 NAD 40.46

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.12 NAD 18.42

$0.68 NAD 11.22

$1.70 NAD 27.96

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.75 NAD 45.20

$2.69 NAD 44.23

$3.52 NAD 57.8

Wine (Bottle)

$6.31 NAD 104

$3.01 NAD 49.37

$11.42 NAD 188

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.21 NAD 19.90

$0.77 NAD 12.62

$1.66 NAD 27.34

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.80 NAD 29.61

$1.01 NAD 16.64

$2.54 NAD 41.76

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.69 NAD 11.34

$0.59 NAD 9.61

$0.81 NAD 13.23

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$40.26 NAD 661

$30.95 NAD 508

$49.91 NAD 820

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.75 NAD 12.38

$1.16 NAD 19.09

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.77 NAD 12.67

$0.67 NAD 10.95

$1.03 NAD 16.89

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$11.48 NAD 188

$6.56 NAD 108

$16.39 NAD 269

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.23 NAD 20.20

$1.13 NAD 18.51

$1.32 NAD 21.71

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

$21.4K NAD 352.2K

$18.5K NAD 303.8K

$22.6K NAD 371.0K

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

$23.7K NAD 388.8K

$16.8K NAD 276.6K

$30.1K NAD 494.7K

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

$114 NAD 1,875

$56.4 NAD 927

$169 NAD 2,780

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

$17.54 NAD 288

$13.67 NAD 224

$32.94 NAD 541

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$53.2 NAD 873

$32.86 NAD 540

$71.2 NAD 1,169

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$37.48 NAD 615

$21.79 NAD 358

$50.9 NAD 835

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$12.56 NAD 206

$5.46 NAD 89.7

$16.38 NAD 269

Cinema Ticket

$5.54 NAD 91.0

$4.44 NAD 72.9

$8.32 NAD 137

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

$198 NAD 3,250

$67.6 NAD 1,109

$281 NAD 4,622

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,255 NAD 86.3K

$3,775 NAD 62.0K

$7,865 NAD 129.1K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$48.47 NAD 796

$39.05 NAD 641

$66.9 NAD 1,099

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$29.00 NAD 476

$11.10 NAD 182

$44.41 NAD 729

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$74.8 NAD 1,228

$43.70 NAD 718

$109 NAD 1,794

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$68.6 NAD 1,127

$29.52 NAD 485

$109 NAD 1,795

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$459 NAD 7,540

$331 NAD 5,431

$662 NAD 10.9K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$360 NAD 5,904

$225 NAD 3,692

$562 NAD 9,230

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,143 NAD 18.8K

$670 NAD 11.0K

$1,955 NAD 32.1K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$792 NAD 13.0K

$441 NAD 7,249

$1,380 NAD 22.7K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$946 NAD 15.5K

$615 NAD 10.1K

$2,461 NAD 40.4K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$408 NAD 6,697

$235 NAD 3,863

$1,238 NAD 20.3K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,014 NAD 16.7K

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 19, 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		$90.9	$92.1	$211	$210	107.36	7.03
2	Henties Bay	4700		$125	$236	$386	$463	87.97	11.35
3	Rundu	63431						256.01	9.23
4	Swakopmund	25000		$292	$725	$791	$1,498	206.07	20.16
5	Tsumeb	20000	38	$566	$776	$1,456	$1,722	212.47	15.05
6	Walvis Bay	62096		$265	$766	$635	$632	124.2	19.85
7	Windhoek	322500	56	$625	$1,119	$1,513	$2,550	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.