Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 57% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia)
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| Food | + 65% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 65% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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| Munich | Windhoek | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (273 N$) | 146 N$ | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (157 N$) | 77 N$ | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (140 N$) | 64 N$ | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (22 N$) | 23 N$ | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.97 (70 N$) | 36 N$ | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.08 (54 N$) | 27 N$ | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (119 N$) | 91 N$ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (38 N$) | 29 N$ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (24 N$) | 57 N$ | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (18 N$) | 22 N$ | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (175 N$) | 133 N$ | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (28 N$) | 22 N$ | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.69 (30 N$) | 13 N$ | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 56% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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| Munich | Windhoek | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,561 (45,187 N$) | 18,657 N$ | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,914 (33,761 N$) | 17,077 N$ | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €222 (3,923 N$) | 4,612 N$ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,434 (25,290 N$) | 14,553 N$ | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,077 (18,994 N$) | 11,135 N$ | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 (2,535 N$) | 1,122 N$ | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (783 N$) | 1,014 N$ | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €419 (7,392 N$) | 4,131 N$ | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €177 (3,125 N$) | 2,297 N$ | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.23 (92 N$) | 99 N$ | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (317 N$) | 126 N$ | + 152% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 13% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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| Munich | Windhoek | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (1,553 N$) | 1,139 N$ | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (528 N$) | 1,016 N$ | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (1,725 N$) | 1,897 N$ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €132 (2,323 N$) | 1,053 N$ | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 76% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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| Munich | Windhoek | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,578 (398,318 N$) | 364,405 N$ | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (33 N$) | 16 N$ | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (1,075 N$) | 511 N$ | + 110% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (360 N$) | 182 N$ | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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| Munich | Windhoek | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (119 N$) | 59 N$ | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (149 N$) | 301 N$ | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (1,114 N$) | 486 N$ | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (67 N$) | 44 N$ | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.95 (34 N$) | 26 N$ | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 (57 N$) | 52 N$ | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (22 N$) | 43 N$ | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (23 N$) | 26 N$ | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (436 N$) | 190 N$ | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 75% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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| Munich | Windhoek | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (854 N$) | 415 N$ | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (421 N$) | 133 N$ | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 (2,594 N$) | 1,183 N$ | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (1,310 N$) | 524 N$ | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (229 N$) | 60 N$ | + 284% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.94 (70 N$) | 38 N$ | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.29 (76 N$) | 29 N$ | + 159% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (8,720 N$) | 12,197 N$ | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (2.80 N$) | 1.25 N$ | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (1,091 N$) | 635 N$ | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.58 (98 N$) | 51 N$ | + 95% | |
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TOTAL | + 57% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 400 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2022.
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