Cost of Living in Namibia - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Namibia
Address: NA

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $584 (excluding rent), and $1,082 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,402 (excluding rent), and $2,366 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$9.87 NAD 163

$3.56 NAD 58.7

$19.19 NAD 316

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$34.19 NAD 564

$27.52 NAD 454

$46.78 NAD 771

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$4.61 NAD 76.1

$3.80 NAD 62.7

$6.52 NAD 108

Cappuccino

$1.71 NAD 28.27

$0.94 NAD 15.52

$2.76 NAD 45.58

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

$0.97 NAD 15.97

$0.68 NAD 11.26

$1.70 NAD 28.07

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.93 NAD 15.30

$0.57 NAD 9.41

$1.42 NAD 23.36

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.36 NAD 22.46

$0.85 NAD 14.06

$2.46 NAD 40.56

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.55 NAD 25.51

$1.24 NAD 20.51

$2.82 NAD 46.52

Milk (1 liter)

$1.34 NAD 22.04

$1.09 NAD 17.99

$2.19 NAD 36.14

White Bread (500g)

$0.81 NAD 13.39

$0.70 NAD 11.48

$0.89 NAD 14.67

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.71 NAD 28.18

$1.27 NAD 20.88

$2.81 NAD 46.34

Eggs

$2.65 NAD 43.78

$1.66 NAD 27.38

$5.99 NAD 98.7

Local Cheese (1kg)

$7.48 NAD 123

$2.86 NAD 47.21

$12.00 NAD 198

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$4.85 NAD 80.0

$1.93 NAD 31.76

$6.61 NAD 109

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$6.55 NAD 108

$5.49 NAD 90.6

$15.38 NAD 254

Apples (1kg)

$1.92 NAD 31.70

$1.41 NAD 23.31

$2.84 NAD 46.79

Banana (1kg)

$1.92 NAD 31.65

$1.44 NAD 23.78

$2.77 NAD 45.76

Oranges (1kg)

$1.79 NAD 29.48

$0.83 NAD 13.76

$2.77 NAD 45.69

Tomato (1kg)

$1.80 NAD 29.76

$1.09 NAD 17.95

$2.56 NAD 42.22

Potato (1kg)

$1.74 NAD 28.75

$0.55 NAD 9.09

$4.67 NAD 77.0

Onion (1kg)

$1.72 NAD 28.39

$0.93 NAD 15.32

$2.73 NAD 45.01

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.76 NAD 29.06

$1.10 NAD 18.12

$2.48 NAD 40.97

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.09 NAD 17.95

$0.66 NAD 10.94

$1.65 NAD 27.26

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.72 NAD 44.79

$2.66 NAD 43.83

$3.48 NAD 57.3

Wine (Bottle)

$5.83 NAD 96.2

$2.98 NAD 49.06

$11.30 NAD 186

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.21 NAD 19.88

$0.76 NAD 12.61

$1.66 NAD 27.32

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.83 NAD 30.23

$1.03 NAD 16.98

$2.58 NAD 42.62

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.75 NAD 12.42

$0.64 NAD 10.52

$0.88 NAD 14.49

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$40.35 NAD 665

$31.01 NAD 511

$50.0 NAD 825

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.74 NAD 12.20

$1.14 NAD 18.80

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.78 NAD 12.80

$0.67 NAD 11.06

$1.04 NAD 17.07

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$11.67 NAD 193

$6.68 NAD 110

$16.67 NAD 275

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.22 NAD 20.19

$1.12 NAD 18.51

$1.32 NAD 21.71

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

$21.4K NAD 352.2K

$18.4K NAD 303.9K

$22.5K NAD 371.1K

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

$23.2K NAD 382.6K

$16.5K NAD 272.2K

$29.5K NAD 486.7K

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

$111 NAD 1,834

$55.0 NAD 906

$165 NAD 2,719

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

$17.77 NAD 293

$13.85 NAD 228

$33.38 NAD 550

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$54.7 NAD 903

$33.83 NAD 558

$73.3 NAD 1,209

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$36.76 NAD 606

$21.37 NAD 352

$49.90 NAD 823

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$12.80 NAD 211

$5.56 NAD 91.8

$16.69 NAD 275

Cinema Ticket

$5.74 NAD 94.6

$4.59 NAD 75.8

$8.61 NAD 142

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

$193 NAD 3,179

$65.8 NAD 1,085

$274 NAD 4,520

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,172 NAD 85.3K

$3,716 NAD 61.3K

$7,741 NAD 127.7K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$48.60 NAD 801

$39.16 NAD 646

$67.1 NAD 1,107

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$29.41 NAD 485

$11.26 NAD 186

$45.03 NAD 743

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$75.7 NAD 1,249

$44.26 NAD 730

$111 NAD 1,825

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$69.6 NAD 1,147

$29.92 NAD 493

$111 NAD 1,828

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$469 NAD 7,727

$337 NAD 5,565

$675 NAD 11.1K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$358 NAD 5,905

$224 NAD 3,692

$560 NAD 9,231

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,129 NAD 18.6K

$662 NAD 10.9K

$1,931 NAD 31.8K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$812 NAD 13.4K

$453 NAD 7,470

$1,416 NAD 23.3K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$936 NAD 15.4K

$607 NAD 10.0K

$2,426 NAD 40.0K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$388 NAD 6,400

$224 NAD 3,692

$1,178 NAD 19.4K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$980 NAD 16.2K

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: March 7, 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		$105	$91.5	$195	$209	107.36	7.03
2	Henties Bay	4700		$162	$238	$321	$464	87.97	11.35
3	Rundu	63431						256.01	9.23
4	Swakopmund	25000		$308	$724	$697	$1,508	206.07	20.16
5	Tsumeb	20000	38	$636	$762	$1,561	$1,732	212.47	15.05
6	Walvis Bay	62096		$282	$768	$566	$610	124.2	19.85
7	Windhoek	322500	56	$613	$1,115	$1,455	$2,507	261.13	21.7

Namibia Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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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.