Cost of living comparison
Namibia is 4.9% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 57.2% less in Namibia
- Groceries
-
pay 11.3% less in Namibia
- Transportation
-
pay 59.0% more in Namibia
- Housing
-
pay 51.4% less in Namibia
- Childcare
-
pay 2.4 times more in Namibia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 36.5% less in Namibia
- Clothing
-
pay 11.6% less in Namibia
The cost of childcare and transportation in Namibia are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including restaurants, housing, entertainment and sports, clothing, and groceries are lower in Namibia. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Namibia.
If you lived in Namibia instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 57.2% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Namibia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$7.95
NAD149.01
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$4.23
NAD79.27
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.83
NAD15.61
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.68
NAD12.81
|
|
pay 11.3% less for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Namibia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$0.88
NAD16.41
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$3.33
NAD62.48
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$5.12
NAD95.85
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$2.57
NAD48.07
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$2.33
NAD43.66
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$0.79
NAD14.88
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.77
NAD14.36
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$0.71
NAD13.36
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$0.83
NAD15.59
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.91
NAD17.14
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.93
NAD17.48
|
|
pay 59.0% more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Namibia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$4.77
NAD89.40
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$34.08
NAD638.63
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$15,621.70
NAD292,704.09
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$7.10
NAD133.05
|
|
pay 51.4% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Namibia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$63.90
NAD1,197.29
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$452.24
NAD8,473.64
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$328.15
NAD6,148.55
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$51.47
NAD964.37
|
|
pay 2.4 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Namibia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$169.47
NAD3,175.40
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$5,302.57
NAD99,354.41
|
|
pay 36.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Namibia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$1.49
NAD27.94
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$1.81
NAD33.82
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$2.97
NAD55.61
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$34.72
NAD650.51
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$4.90
NAD91.80
|
|
pay 11.6% less for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Namibia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$37.49
NAD702.49
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$26.97
NAD505.31
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$70.06
NAD1,312.73
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$69.59
NAD1,303.86
|
|
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