Cost of living in Windhoek is 18% higher than in Luena (without rent).
Rent in Windhoek is 15% more expensive than in Luena.
Cost of living including rent in Windhoek is 16% higher than in Luena.
Food in Windhoek is 28% more expensive than in Luena.
Transport in Windhoek is 6% more expensive than in Luena.
| Windhoek | Luena | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Windhoek | Luena | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.2 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 46.3 $ | 39.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.93 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.93 $ | 2 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.01 $ | 1.72 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.84 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.44 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.02 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.23 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.72 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.09 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.88 $ | 2.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.75 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.9 $ | 34.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.64 $ | 11.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.12 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.63 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.7 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.48 $ | 1.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.1 $ | 35.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.8 $ | 54.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.6 $ | 78.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 251 $ | 177 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 903 $ | 933 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 362 $ | 405 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,113 $ | 976 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 795 $ | 12,951 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 827 $ | 2,947 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 781 $ | 3,506 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.26 % | 24.23 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.9 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.61 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Haircut | 7.98 $ | 2.97 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.3 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.4 $ | 64.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 174 $ | 589 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,452 $ | 12,144 $ |