Should I move to Windhoek?

Windhoek, Namibia has a cost of living 59.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 40.9). It is ranked #408 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 69.1 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Windhoek?

The cost of living in Windhoek is 59.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 40.9). Groceries are 57.2% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 60.4% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately NAD 7,055 per month. Local purchasing power index is 69.1 (NYC = 100).

🇳🇦 Namibia · #408 of 558 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Windhoek?

59.1% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-59.1%

vs NYC

NAD 7,055

Uppskattad hyra i

69.1

Köpkraft

Moderate

Köpkraft

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Windhoek?

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Windhoek

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

40.9 Affordable

Hyra

14.5 Very affordable

Livsmedel

42.8 Affordable

Restauranger

39.6 Affordable

Köpkraft

69.1 Moderate

Uppskattad hyra i Windhoek

1 rum — Stadskärna NAD 7,055/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum NAD 5,291/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna NAD 12,286/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇿🇦 Pretoria

South Africa

CoL index 43.2

Jämför Pretoria vs Windhoek → →

🇪🇹 Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

CoL index 43.5

Jämför Addis Ababa vs Windhoek → →

🇿🇦 Durban

South Africa

CoL index 38.3

Jämför Durban vs Windhoek → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Windhoek — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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