🇳🇦Cost of Living in Namibia

Compare the cost of living across 1 city in Namibia.

Windhoek is the only city we currently track in Namibia, with a cost of living index of 38 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. See the full cost breakdown below.

Estimated monthly budget in Namibia

Typical total monthly cost by household type.

Single person

$850

per month

Couple

$1,280

per month

Family of 4

$1,790

per month

Student

$640

per month

Estimates based on the average cost of living in Namibia, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.

Windhoek

Windhoek is the capital and largest city of Namibia, nestled in a valley surrounded by the Khomas Highland mountains at an elevation of 1,700 meters. The city combines German colonial heritage with modern African culture and serves as the gateway to Namibia's spectacular desert landscapes.

Cost Index

Monthly Cost

$850

Pop: 430,000Safety: 45/100

Frequently asked questions about the cost of living in Namibia

What is the cost of living in Namibia?

We track Windhoek in Namibia, which has a cost of living index of 38 out of 100 (New York City = 100).

Data & sources

As an independent cross-check, the World Bank puts the overall price level in Namibia at 40 relative to the United States (=100) in 2024. View source

Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.