Travel budget in Namibia

Namibia: calculate your travel budget

Namibia: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Namibia for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 59 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.9 per person
  • $ 2.6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1110* (20818 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 107 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 6.1 per person
  • $ 3.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 2265* (42504 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 131 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 7 per person

Total budget:

$ 3279* (61544 $)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Namibia in 2024

Cost of living: Namibia VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Namibia in 2024 is 49% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Namibia by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Namibia compared to the national average.

Cities /Namibia View Details
Usakos 10% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Usakos
Swakopmund 7% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Swakopmund
Outjo 5% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Outjo
Walvis Bay 2% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Walvis Bay
Okahandja 2% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Okahandja
Otjiwarongo 0% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Otjiwarongo
Windhoek 2% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Windhoek

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Local prices in Namibia by expense type

Namibia: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Namibia costs 63% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 8.1/person
($ 5.3 to $ 14)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 19/person
($ 14 to $ 23)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.5/person
($ 3.5 to $ 5.3)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.3 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.3 for 330ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.6/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 3.3)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.9/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Namibia: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Namibia costs 37% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 101/night
($ 18 to $ 383)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 138
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 94/night
($ 44 to $ 201)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 119/night
($ 81 to $ 202)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 143/night
($ 93 to $ 251)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 183/night
($ 92 to $ 402)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 523
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 93/month
($ 24 to $ 271)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 112/month
($ 50 to $ 255)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 139/month
($ 96 to $ 236)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 189
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 91/month
($ 51 to $ 167)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 227
Family room
Family room
$ 222/month
($ 158 to $ 332)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192

Namibia: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Namibia costs 51% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.8/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.6/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 5.3)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 4.6)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Namibia: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Namibia costs 25% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 0.8)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.7
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 53/24hrs
($ 41 to $ 93)

66% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Namibia: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Namibia costs 72% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.5/ticket
($ 3.3 to $ 5.9)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 7/hr
($ 1.1 to $ 11)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Namibia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Namibia costs 48% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.7/pack
($ 2.2 to $ 3.2)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 39
($ 33 to $ 44)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 27
($ 6.4 to $ 39)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Windhoek
London → Windhoek
London → Windhoek
$ 1006
(fair price: $ 872)
Manchester → Windhoek
Manchester → Windhoek
Manchester → Windhoek
$ 1013
(fair price: $ 851)
Dublin → Windhoek
Dublin → Windhoek
Dublin → Windhoek
$ 986
(fair price: $ 847)
Montreal → Windhoek
Montreal → Windhoek
Montreal → Windhoek
$ 1389
(fair price: $ 1233)
New York City → Windhoek
New York City → Windhoek
New York City → Windhoek
$ 1409
(fair price: $ 1250)
Edinburgh → Windhoek
Edinburgh → Windhoek
Edinburgh → Windhoek
$ 1163
(fair price: $ 933)

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About the information on the cost of living in Namibia

The information about the cost of living in Namibia shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Namibia updated on 17-03-2024.

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