Cost of Living in Windhoek, Namibia

Windhoek has a cost of living index of 42/100 (New York = 100). It is 58% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

42/100
Cost Index
$730/mo
Median Income
32/100
Safety Index
subtropical desert
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 48/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,050/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$620/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,750/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 52/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.7/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.5/kg
Dining OutScore: 48/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$8.2/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$37/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$4.8/meal
TransportationScore: 45/100
Monthly Transit Pass$35/month
One-Way Ticket$1.2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.8/km
UtilitiesScore: 40/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$70/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
HealthcareScore: 48/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$60/visit
Dentist Visit$75/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 45/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$9/ticket
Theater Ticket$30/ticket
Museum Entry$10/ticket
FitnessScore: 42/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$35/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$15/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$6/entry
Personal CareScore: 42/100
Haircut (Men)$15/cut
Haircut (Women)$30/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4/bottle
ClothingScore: 48/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$50/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$30/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$70/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

35 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
high
English Level
small
Nomad Community
60/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Klein Windhoek, Windhoek West, Southern Industrial

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Windhoek cheap to live in?

Windhoek has a cost of living index of 42/100, where New York = 100. It is 58% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $840–$1,176 per month.

How much does rent cost in Windhoek?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Windhoek costs approximately $1,050/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $620/month.

Is Windhoek good for digital nomads?

Windhoek has a small digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 35 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Windhoek?

The median net monthly salary in Windhoek is approximately $730 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Windhoek compare to New York for cost of living?

Windhoek (cost index 42) is 58% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,450/month by moving from New York to Windhoek.

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