Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States vs Windhoek, Namibia
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (189 N$) | 155 N$ | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (108 N$) | 71 N$ | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (65 N$) | 68 N$ | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (13 N$) | 21 N$ | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.58 (37 N$) | 35 N$ | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.59 (66 N$) | 25 N$ | + 163% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (94 N$) | 89 N$ | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.53 (51 N$) | 27 N$ | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (29 N$) | 56 N$ | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.81 (55 N$) | 25 N$ | + 120% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (201 N$) | 140 N$ | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (27 N$) | 21 N$ | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.34 (33 N$) | 11 N$ | + 213% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,894 (27,164 N$) | 19,335 N$ | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,232 (17,673 N$) | 15,683 N$ | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $195 (2,791 N$) | 4,781 N$ | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,260 (18,075 N$) | 13,913 N$ | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $753 (10,791 N$) | 7,746 N$ | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (1,461 N$) | 759 N$ | + 92% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (763 N$) | 1,168 N$ | - 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | $315 (4,513 N$) | 5,371 N$ | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $78 (1,116 N$) | 2,479 N$ | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (193 N$) | 87 N$ | + 122% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (217 N$) | 142 N$ | + 52% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (805 N$) | 758 N$ | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (656 N$) | 460 N$ | + 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (1,298 N$) | 1,284 N$ | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (1,539 N$) | 2,111 N$ | - 27% | |
Transportation | + 136% | |||
Transportation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,764 (326,451 N$) | 286,294 N$ | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (10 N$) | 14 N$ | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (1,325 N$) | 294 N$ | + 351% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (270 N$) | 103 N$ | + 163% | |
Personal Care | + 61% | |||
Personal Care in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (116 N$) | 59 N$ | + 96% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (283 N$) | 251 N$ | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $90 (1,288 N$) | 512 N$ | + 151% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (93 N$) | 44 N$ | + 113% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.62 (52 N$) | 27 N$ | + 93% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.20 (75 N$) | 48 N$ | + 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (49 N$) | 42 N$ | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (27 N$) | 29 N$ | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (299 N$) | 161 N$ | + 86% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (645 N$) | 389 N$ | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $20 (288 N$) | 124 N$ | + 133% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $182 (2,603 N$) | 1,183 N$ | + 120% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (1,013 N$) | 508 N$ | + 100% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (151 N$) | 56 N$ | + 172% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.62 (66 N$) | 36 N$ | + 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.96 (85 N$) | 27 N$ | + 217% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (6,154 N$) | 11,845 N$ | - 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (2.29 N$) | 1.58 N$ | + 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (846 N$) | 635 N$ | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (122 N$) | 47 N$ | + 158% | |
TOTAL | + 42% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia)
For example, you would need at least 83,693 N$ ($5,836) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 59,000 N$ in Windhoek.
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