Cost of living in Munich, Germany vs Windhoek, Namibia
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Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Munich (Germany) is 28% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (195 N$) | 155 N$ | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (139 N$) | 71 N$ | + 95% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.52 (78 N$) | 68 N$ | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (19 N$) | 21 N$ | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.79 (48 N$) | 35 N$ | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.93 (51 N$) | 25 N$ | + 103% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (95 N$) | 89 N$ | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 (45 N$) | 27 N$ | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (27 N$) | 56 N$ | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (16 N$) | 25 N$ | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (140 N$) | 140 N$ | + 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (30 N$) | 21 N$ | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (23 N$) | 11 N$ | + 117% | |
Housing | + 34% | |||
Housing in Munich (Germany) is 34% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,197 (38,099 N$) | 19,335 N$ | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,773 (30,737 N$) | 15,683 N$ | + 96% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (3,584 N$) | 4,781 N$ | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,286 (22,289 N$) | 13,913 N$ | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,007 (17,455 N$) | 7,746 N$ | + 125% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (2,167 N$) | 759 N$ | + 185% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (478 N$) | 1,168 N$ | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | €401 (6,950 N$) | 5,371 N$ | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (1,181 N$) | 2,479 N$ | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 (79 N$) | 87 N$ | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (270 N$) | 142 N$ | + 90% | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 48% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (1,403 N$) | 758 N$ | + 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (727 N$) | 460 N$ | + 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (1,499 N$) | 1,284 N$ | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (2,118 N$) | 2,111 N$ | + 0% | |
Transportation | + 131% | |||
Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 131% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,769 (377,407 N$) | 286,294 N$ | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (22 N$) | 14 N$ | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (1,056 N$) | 294 N$ | + 259% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (328 N$) | 103 N$ | + 220% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (116 N$) | 59 N$ | + 96% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (283 N$) | 251 N$ | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (923 N$) | 512 N$ | + 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (75 N$) | 44 N$ | + 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.91 (33 N$) | 27 N$ | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.60 (45 N$) | 48 N$ | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (21 N$) | 42 N$ | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.08 (19 N$) | 29 N$ | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (445 N$) | 161 N$ | + 176% | |
Entertainment | + 68% | |||
Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 68% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (645 N$) | 389 N$ | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (382 N$) | 124 N$ | + 209% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €153 (2,651 N$) | 1,183 N$ | + 124% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (1,219 N$) | 508 N$ | + 140% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (177 N$) | 56 N$ | + 218% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (64 N$) | 36 N$ | + 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.10 (71 N$) | 27 N$ | + 164% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 (8,965 N$) | 11,845 N$ | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (2.59 N$) | 1.58 N$ | + 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (1,143 N$) | 635 N$ | + 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (116 N$) | 47 N$ | + 146% | |
TOTAL | + 52% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 52% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia)
For example, you would need at least 88,403 N$ (€5,099) in Munich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 58,000 N$ in Windhoek.
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