Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Namibia is 2.09 times more expensive as compared to Tanzania.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Namibia and Tanzania. 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 Tanzania.
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 Indicators  | Namibia  | Tanzania  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 7,500 NAD (397.50 USD) | 500,000 TZS (200 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 11,000 NAD (583 USD) | 800,000 TZS (320 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 15,000 NAD (795 USD) | 1,200,000 TZS (480 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 4,500 NAD (238.50 USD) | 300,000 TZS (120 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 7,500 NAD (397.50 USD) | 500,000 TZS (200 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 10,000 NAD (530 USD) | 800,000 TZS (320 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 1.9 % | 12 % |
Realtor Commission  | 2.5 % | 1.5 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Namibia is 1.82 times more expensive than Tanzania.
Indicators | Namibia | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 30,000 NAD (1,590 USD) | 2,000,000 TZS (800 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 600 NAD (31.80 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 96.88% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Namibia costs 1.99 times more compared to Tanzania.
Indicators | Namibia | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 600 NAD (31.80 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 200 NAD (10.60 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 92.73% more in Namibia compared to Tanzania.
Indicators | Namibia | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 30 NAD (1.59 USD) | 2,500 TZS (1 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 20 NAD (1.06 USD) | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 10 NAD (0.53 USD) | 500 TZS (0.20 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 15 NAD (0.79 USD) | 1,000 TZS (0.40 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 35 NAD (1.85 USD) | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 80 NAD (4.24 USD) | 6,000 TZS (2.40 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 75 NAD (3.98 USD) | 4,000 TZS (1.60 USD) |
In Namibia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.59 times more expensive than the cost in Tanzania.
If you lived in Namibia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 100.64% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Namibia | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 40 NAD (2.12 USD) | 3,000 TZS (1.20 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 25 NAD (1.32 USD) | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 30 NAD (1.59 USD) | 2,500 TZS (1 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 25 NAD (1.32 USD) | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 20 NAD (1.06 USD) | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 30 NAD (1.59 USD) | 3,000 TZS (1.20 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 25 NAD (1.32 USD) | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 40 NAD (2.12 USD) | 2,500 TZS (1 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 1.78 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Namibia | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 350 NAD (18.55 USD) | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 80 NAD (4.24 USD) | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 25 NAD (1.32 USD) | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 15 NAD (0.79 USD) | 1,000 TZS (0.40 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 120 NAD (6.36 USD) | 8,000 TZS (3.20 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 6,000 TZS (2.40 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 40 NAD (2.12 USD) | 4,000 TZS (1.60 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 63.21% more in Namibia compared to Tanzania.
Indicators | Namibia | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 60 NAD (3.18 USD) | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 20 NAD (1.06 USD) | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 30 NAD (1.59 USD) | 3,000 TZS (1.20 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 120 NAD (6.36 USD) | 15,000 TZS (6 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 250 NAD (13.25 USD) | 25,000 TZS (10 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 1.19 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Namibia | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 10 NAD (0.53 USD) | 500 TZS (0.20 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 250,000 TZS (100 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 20 NAD (1.06 USD) | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 10 NAD (0.53 USD) | 1,000 TZS (0.40 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 60,000 TZS (24 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 10 NAD (0.53 USD) | 1,000 TZS (0.40 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 5 NAD (0.27 USD) | 500 TZS (0.20 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 3.05 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Namibia | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 200,000 NAD (10,600 USD) | 15,000,000 TZS (6,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 1,500 NAD (79.50 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 600 NAD (31.80 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 1,000 NAD (53 USD) | 200,000 TZS (80 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 800 NAD (42.40 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 8 % | 15 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 20 NAD (1.06 USD) | 2,500 TZS (1 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 75 NAD (3.98 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.76 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Namibia compared to that of Tanzania.
Indicators | Namibia | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 1,000 NAD (53 USD) | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 600 NAD (31.80 USD) | 60,000 TZS (24 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 700 NAD (37.10 USD) | 70,000 TZS (28 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 2,000 NAD (106 USD) | 70,000 TZS (28 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 1,000 NAD (53 USD) | 150,000 TZS (60 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 200 NAD (10.60 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 1,500 NAD (79.50 USD) | 150,000 TZS (60 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 300,000 TZS (120 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 1.18 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Namibia | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 2,000 NAD (106 USD) | 300,000 TZS (120 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 800 NAD (42.40 USD) | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 25,000 TZS (10 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 400 NAD (21.20 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Haircuts  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 15,000 TZS (6 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 800 NAD (42.40 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 50 NAD (2.65 USD) | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 25 NAD (1.32 USD) | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 1.11 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Namibia | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 1,500 NAD (79.50 USD) | 200,000 TZS (80 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 400 NAD (21.20 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 1,200 NAD (63.60 USD) | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 800 NAD (42.40 USD) | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 3,000 NAD (159 USD) | 600,000 TZS (240 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 800 NAD (42.40 USD) | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 800 NAD (42.40 USD) | 60,000 TZS (24 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 800 NAD (42.40 USD) | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 800 NAD (42.40 USD) | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 600 NAD (31.80 USD) | 70,000 TZS (28 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 600 NAD (31.80 USD) | 70,000 TZS (28 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 200 NAD (10.60 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 50 NAD (2.65 USD) | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 50 NAD (2.65 USD) | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 1,200 NAD (63.60 USD) | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) |
Sportswear  | 600 NAD (31.80 USD) | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 1.14 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Namibia | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 400 NAD (21.20 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 600 NAD (31.80 USD) | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 800 NAD (42.40 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 3,000 NAD (159 USD) | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 2,500 NAD (132.50 USD) | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 200 NAD (10.60 USD) | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 2,000 NAD (106 USD) | 200,000 TZS (80 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 2,000 NAD (106 USD) | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 2.30 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Namibia | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 5,000 NAD (265 USD) | 120,000 TZS (48 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 12,000 NAD (636 USD) | 200,000 TZS (80 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 15,000 NAD (795 USD) | 250,000 TZS (100 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 20,000 NAD (1,060 USD) | 500,000 TZS (200 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 40,000 NAD (2,120 USD) | 1,200,000 TZS (480 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 60,000 NAD (3,180 USD) | 2,000,000 TZS (800 USD) |
After School Activities  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 5,000 NAD (265 USD) | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) |
Tutoring  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 1,000 NAD (53 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
School Supplies  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 4.68 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Namibia | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 120 NAD (6.36 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 200 NAD (10.60 USD) | 25,000 TZS (10 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 200 NAD (10.60 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 400 NAD (21.20 USD) | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 100 NAD (5.30 USD) | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 200 NAD (10.60 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
Bowling  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 15,000 TZS (6 USD) |
Video Games  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 150,000 TZS (60 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 150 NAD (7.95 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 1,500 NAD (79.50 USD) | 150,000 TZS (60 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 1.08 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Namibia | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 3,000 NAD (159 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Art Classes  | 200 NAD (10.60 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 100 NAD (5.30 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 50 NAD (2.65 USD) | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) |
Educational Software  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, instead of Tanzania, you would have to pay 2.68 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Namibia | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 15,000 NAD (795 USD) | 1,000,000 TZS (400 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 12,000 NAD (636 USD) | 750,000 TZS (300 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 66.67 NAD per hour (3.53 USD) | 20,000 TZS per hour (8 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 2,000 NAD (106 USD) | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 18 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 10 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions  | 10 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 50 | 35 |
Median Household Income  | 14,000 NAD (742 USD) | 800,000 TZS (320 USD) |
If you lived in Namibia, you would earn 2.14 times more salary as compared to Tanzania.
Indicators | Namibia | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 500 NAD (26.50 USD) | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 400 NAD (21.20 USD) | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 350 NAD (18.55 USD) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 300 NAD (15.90 USD) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.47 times more in Namibia, as compared to Tanzania.
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