Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Windhoek, Namibia
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Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 45% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 61 (236 N$) | 155 N$ | + 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (106 N$) | 71 N$ | + 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 (86 N$) | 68 N$ | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (31 N$) | 21 N$ | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (61 N$) | 35 N$ | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 8 (30 N$) | 25 N$ | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (112 N$) | 89 N$ | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (38 N$) | 27 N$ | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.98 (19 N$) | 56 N$ | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (45 N$) | 25 N$ | + 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 101 (394 N$) | 140 N$ | + 181% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (30 N$) | 21 N$ | + 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.53 (18 N$) | 11 N$ | + 65% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 14% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,421 (28,970 N$) | 19,335 N$ | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,663 (18,206 N$) | 15,683 N$ | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 685 (2,673 N$) | 4,781 N$ | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,857 (18,963 N$) | 13,913 N$ | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,194 (12,468 N$) | 7,746 N$ | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 358 (1,398 N$) | 759 N$ | + 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 261 (1,020 N$) | 1,168 N$ | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 979 (3,824 N$) | 5,371 N$ | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 (1,540 N$) | 2,479 N$ | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (144 N$) | 87 N$ | + 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (123 N$) | 142 N$ | - 13% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 8% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 205 (802 N$) | 758 N$ | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 146 (571 N$) | 460 N$ | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 333 (1,302 N$) | 1,284 N$ | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 397 (1,551 N$) | 2,111 N$ | - 27% | |
Transportation | + 97% | |||
Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 97% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,289 (356,381 N$) | 286,294 N$ | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.07 (8 N$) | 14 N$ | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 262 (1,023 N$) | 294 N$ | + 248% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 60 (233 N$) | 103 N$ | + 127% | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 51% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (85 N$) | 59 N$ | + 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 51 (200 N$) | 251 N$ | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 (1,040 N$) | 512 N$ | + 103% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (90 N$) | 44 N$ | + 105% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (68 N$) | 27 N$ | + 154% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (81 N$) | 48 N$ | + 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (46 N$) | 42 N$ | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (50 N$) | 29 N$ | + 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 77 (301 N$) | 161 N$ | + 87% | |
Entertainment | + 93% | |||
Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 93% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 187 (731 N$) | 389 N$ | + 88% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (310 N$) | 124 N$ | + 151% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 444 (1,735 N$) | 1,183 N$ | + 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (1,483 N$) | 508 N$ | + 192% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (285 N$) | 56 N$ | + 413% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (92 N$) | 36 N$ | + 156% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 55 (214 N$) | 27 N$ | + 695% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,873 (7,314 N$) | 11,845 N$ | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (2.77 N$) | 1.58 N$ | + 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 347 (1,354 N$) | 635 N$ | + 113% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (69 N$) | 47 N$ | + 47% | |
TOTAL | + 45% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 45% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia)
For example, you would need at least 76,804 N$ (Dirham 19,674) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 53,000 N$ in Windhoek.
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