Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada vs Windhoek, Namibia
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| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 45% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (235 N$) | 155 N$ | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (115 N$) | 71 N$ | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (80 N$) | 68 N$ | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.29 (26 N$) | 21 N$ | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.14 (47 N$) | 35 N$ | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.44 (51 N$) | 25 N$ | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (125 N$) | 89 N$ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.42 (39 N$) | 27 N$ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.67 (31 N$) | 56 N$ | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.77 (32 N$) | 25 N$ | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (242 N$) | 140 N$ | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.64 (30 N$) | 21 N$ | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.40 (28 N$) | 11 N$ | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 25% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,923 (33,515 N$) | 19,335 N$ | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,175 (24,943 N$) | 15,683 N$ | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$104 (1,188 N$) | 4,781 N$ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,203 (25,265 N$) | 13,913 N$ | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,474 (16,906 N$) | 7,746 N$ | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$68 (777 N$) | 759 N$ | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$62 (708 N$) | 1,168 N$ | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$385 (4,412 N$) | 5,371 N$ | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$135 (1,547 N$) | 2,479 N$ | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (123 N$) | 87 N$ | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (307 N$) | 142 N$ | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$82 (942 N$) | 758 N$ | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (561 N$) | 460 N$ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$112 (1,282 N$) | 1,284 N$ | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$148 (1,697 N$) | 2,111 N$ | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 130% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,143 (242,441 N$) | 286,294 N$ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.28 (15 N$) | 14 N$ | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (1,285 N$) | 294 N$ | + 337% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$28 (326 N$) | 103 N$ | + 218% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 60% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (110 N$) | 59 N$ | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 (264 N$) | 251 N$ | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$119 (1,361 N$) | 512 N$ | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (117 N$) | 44 N$ | + 168% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.13 (59 N$) | 27 N$ | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.58 (64 N$) | 48 N$ | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.56 (41 N$) | 42 N$ | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.22 (37 N$) | 29 N$ | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (280 N$) | 161 N$ | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 66% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$56 (647 N$) | 389 N$ | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (353 N$) | 124 N$ | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 (2,196 N$) | 1,183 N$ | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$102 (1,164 N$) | 508 N$ | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (151 N$) | 56 N$ | + 171% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.99 (57 N$) | 36 N$ | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (78 N$) | 27 N$ | + 189% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$541 (6,203 N$) | 11,845 N$ | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.50 (5.77 N$) | 1.58 N$ | + 264% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (676 N$) | 635 N$ | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (173 N$) | 47 N$ | + 266% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 977 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 52% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia)
For example, you would need at least 89,484 N$ (C$7,804) in Vancouver to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 59,000 N$ in Windhoek.
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