Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Namibia is 1.56 times less expensive as compared to China.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Namibia and China. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Namibia and China.
We always try to give you the latest data, but sometimes mistakes might occur. If you think some content on our site is not updated, please let us know by emailing us at: info.comparedoo@gmail.com
 Indicators  | Namibia  | China  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 7,500 NAD (397.50 USD) | 6,000 CNY (840 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 11,000 NAD (583 USD) | 9,000 CNY (1,260 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 15,000 NAD (795 USD) | 12,000 CNY (1,680 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 4,500 NAD (238.50 USD) | 3,500 CNY (490 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 7,500 NAD (397.50 USD) | 5,500 CNY (770 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 10,000 NAD (530 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 1.9 % | 4.5 % |
Realtor Commission  | 2.5 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Namibia is 2.09 times less expensive than China.
Indicators | Namibia | China |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 30,000 NAD (1,590 USD) | 5,000 CNY (700 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 600 NAD (31.80 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of China, you would have to pay 107.39% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Namibia costs 2.27 times more compared to China.
Indicators | Namibia | China |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 600 NAD (31.80 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 200 NAD (10.60 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 21.14% more in Namibia compared to China.
Indicators | Namibia | China |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 30 NAD (1.59 USD) | 12 CNY (1.68 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 20 NAD (1.06 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 10 NAD (0.53 USD) | 3 CNY (0.42 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 15 NAD (0.79 USD) | 6 CNY (0.84 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 35 NAD (1.85 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 80 NAD (4.24 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 75 NAD (3.98 USD) | 35 CNY (4.90 USD) |
In Namibia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.14 times less expensive than the cost in China.
If you lived in Namibia, instead of China, you would have to pay 39.57% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Namibia | China |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 40 NAD (2.12 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 25 NAD (1.32 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 30 NAD (1.59 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 25 NAD (1.32 USD) | 12 CNY (1.68 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 20 NAD (1.06 USD) | 8 CNY (1.12 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 30 NAD (1.59 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 25 NAD (1.32 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 40 NAD (2.12 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.24 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Namibia | China |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 350 NAD (18.55 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 80 NAD (4.24 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 25 NAD (1.32 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 15 NAD (0.79 USD) | 5 CNY (0.70 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 120 NAD (6.36 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 40 NAD (2.12 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 25.88% less in Namibia compared to China.
Indicators | Namibia | China |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 60 NAD (3.18 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 20 NAD (1.06 USD) | 8 CNY (1.12 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 30 NAD (1.59 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 120 NAD (6.36 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 250 NAD (13.25 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.98 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Namibia | China |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 10 NAD (0.53 USD) | 5 CNY (0.70 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 20 NAD (1.06 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 10 NAD (0.53 USD) | 2 CNY (0.28 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 10 NAD (0.53 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 5 NAD (0.27 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of China, you would have to pay 5.40 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Namibia | China |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 200,000 NAD (10,600 USD) | 150,000 CNY (21,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 1,500 NAD (79.50 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 600 NAD (31.80 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 1,000 NAD (53 USD) | 2,000 CNY (280 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 800 NAD (42.40 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 8 % | 5 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 20 NAD (1.06 USD) | 7 CNY (0.98 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 75 NAD (3.98 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | 30 CNY 4.20 USD |
You would have to pay 1.98 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Namibia compared to that of China.
Indicators | Namibia | China |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 1,000 NAD (53 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 600 NAD (31.80 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 700 NAD (37.10 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 2,000 NAD (106 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 1,000 NAD (53 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 200 NAD (10.60 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 1,500 NAD (79.50 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.14 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Namibia | China |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 2,000 NAD (106 USD) | 800 CNY (112 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 800 NAD (42.40 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 400 NAD (21.20 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Haircuts  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 800 NAD (42.40 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 50 NAD (2.65 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 25 NAD (1.32 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.23 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Namibia | China |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 1,500 NAD (79.50 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 400 NAD (21.20 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 1,200 NAD (63.60 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 800 NAD (42.40 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 3,000 NAD (159 USD) | 1,500 CNY (210 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 800 NAD (42.40 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 800 NAD (42.40 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 800 NAD (42.40 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 800 NAD (42.40 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 600 NAD (31.80 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 600 NAD (31.80 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 200 NAD (10.60 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 50 NAD (2.65 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 50 NAD (2.65 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 1,200 NAD (63.60 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Sportswear  | 600 NAD (31.80 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.24 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Namibia | China |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 400 NAD (21.20 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 600 NAD (31.80 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 800 NAD (42.40 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 3,000 NAD (159 USD) | 1,500 CNY (210 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 2,500 NAD (132.50 USD) | 1,200 CNY (168 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 200 NAD (10.60 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 2,000 NAD (106 USD) | 800 CNY (112 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 2,000 NAD (106 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.20 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Namibia | China |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 5,000 NAD (265 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 12,000 NAD (636 USD) | 4,000 CNY (560 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 15,000 NAD (795 USD) | 5,000 CNY (700 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 20,000 NAD (1,060 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 40,000 NAD (2,120 USD) | 15,000 CNY (2,100 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 60,000 NAD (3,180 USD) | 25,000 CNY (3,500 USD) |
After School Activities  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 5,000 NAD (265 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Tutoring  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 1,000 NAD (53 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
School Supplies  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.02 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Namibia | China |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 120 NAD (6.36 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 200 NAD (10.60 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 200 NAD (10.60 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 400 NAD (21.20 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 100 NAD (5.30 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 200 NAD (10.60 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Bowling  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Video Games  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 1,500 NAD (79.50 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.67 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Namibia | China |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 3,000 NAD (159 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Art Classes  | 200 NAD (10.60 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 100 NAD (5.30 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 250 CNY (35 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 50 NAD (2.65 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Educational Software  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.29 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Namibia | China |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 15,000 NAD (795 USD) | 10,000 CNY (1,400 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 12,000 NAD (636 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 66.67 NAD per hour (3.53 USD) | 83.33 CNY per hour (11.67 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 2,000 NAD (106 USD) | 2,000 CNY (280 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 13 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 10 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions  | 10 % | 8 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 50 | 55 |
Median Household Income  | 14,000 NAD (742 USD) | 12,000 CNY (1,680 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, you would earn 1.97 times less salary as compared to China.
Indicators | Namibia | China |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 400 NAD (21.20 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 350 NAD (18.55 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Professional Services cost 4.26 times less in Namibia, as compared to China.
We hope you enjoyed the detailed guide on the cost of living comparsion between Namibia and China.
For more side-by-side comparsion between Countries, States and Cities, you can use the search box above or click the links below.
The Comparedoo.com family sincerely appreciates your time with us. We look forward to seeing you on our other pages.
