MigrantoCost of living in Namibia
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Namibia
Spending runs from NAD 831 a month in the poorest fifth to NAD 18,800 in the richest
Per person, whole country
NAD 2,980
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
NAD 831richest 20%
NAD 18,800
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Key facts
The cost of living in Namibia in numbers
The richest fifth spends 22.7× the poorest
Spending runs from NAD 831 a month in the poorest fifth to NAD 18,800 in the richest, which is #1 of 185 countries by that gap. A single national average hides a lot here.
Typical spending takes 38% of the average wage
A typical person spends NAD 2,980 a month while the average take-home wage is NAD 7,930, so 62% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Namibia compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Namibia against other countries
Cheaper than 71% of countries
Where Namibia sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs NAD 16,300 at world-middle prices costs NAD 13,500 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Namibia?
A typical person in Namibia spends about NAD 2,980 a month — around NAD 35,800 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Namibia?
By spending, Namibia ranks #130 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about NAD 2,980 a month, the poorest 20% about NAD 831 and the richest 20% about NAD 18,800. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Namibia in US dollars?
The cost of living in Namibia is about $183 a month, or roughly $2,196 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Namibia?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about NAD 831 a month per person, a typical one around NAD 2,980, and a comfortable life around NAD 5,290. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Namibia enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about NAD 2,980 a month, while the average take-home pay in Namibia is about NAD 7,930. For more on incomes, see salaries in Namibia.
Is Namibia an expensive country to live in?
No. Namibia is more expensive than 30% of countries worldwide and ranks 12th of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
What currency is used in Namibia?
Namibia uses the Namibian Dollar (NAD). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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