Cost of living in Perth, Australia vs Windhoek, Namibia
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| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Perth (Australia) is 56% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (215 N$) | 155 N$ | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (136 N$) | 71 N$ | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (87 N$) | 68 N$ | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.36 (15 N$) | 21 N$ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.96 (66 N$) | 35 N$ | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.43 (49 N$) | 25 N$ | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (85 N$) | 89 N$ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.19 (46 N$) | 27 N$ | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.24 (36 N$) | 56 N$ | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.28 (59 N$) | 25 N$ | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (243 N$) | 140 N$ | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.92 (32 N$) | 21 N$ | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.32 (26 N$) | 11 N$ | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Perth (Australia) is 10% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,576 (28,570 N$) | 19,335 N$ | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,544 (17,122 N$) | 15,683 N$ | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$227 (2,520 N$) | 4,781 N$ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,723 (19,108 N$) | 13,913 N$ | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,254 (13,907 N$) | 7,746 N$ | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$109 (1,205 N$) | 759 N$ | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (699 N$) | 1,168 N$ | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$489 (5,418 N$) | 5,371 N$ | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$181 (2,011 N$) | 2,479 N$ | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (114 N$) | 87 N$ | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (299 N$) | 142 N$ | + 111% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 57% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$90 (998 N$) | 758 N$ | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (911 N$) | 460 N$ | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$166 (1,843 N$) | 1,284 N$ | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$168 (1,865 N$) | 2,111 N$ | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 168% | |||
| Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 168% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,861 (353,364 N$) | 286,294 N$ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.26 (14 N$) | 14 N$ | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$139 (1,545 N$) | 294 N$ | + 426% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$19 (215 N$) | 103 N$ | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 22% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (103 N$) | 59 N$ | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (169 N$) | 251 N$ | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (729 N$) | 512 N$ | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (78 N$) | 44 N$ | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.48 (50 N$) | 27 N$ | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (72 N$) | 48 N$ | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.03 (34 N$) | 42 N$ | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (42 N$) | 29 N$ | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (286 N$) | 161 N$ | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 93% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$72 (798 N$) | 389 N$ | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (417 N$) | 124 N$ | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$164 (1,822 N$) | 1,183 N$ | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (1,239 N$) | 508 N$ | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (193 N$) | 56 N$ | + 248% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.79 (53 N$) | 36 N$ | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (111 N$) | 27 N$ | + 314% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$645 (7,151 N$) | 11,845 N$ | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.47 (5.16 N$) | 1.58 N$ | + 226% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$62 (690 N$) | 635 N$ | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (377 N$) | 47 N$ | + 698% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 669 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 58% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia)
For example, you would need at least 89,937 N$ (AU$8,109) in Perth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 57,000 N$ in Windhoek.
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