Should I move to Windhoek?

Windhoek, Namibia has a cost of living 61.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 38.3). It is ranked #391 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 69.6 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 61.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 38.3). Groceries are 61.5% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 61.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately NAD 7,055 per month. Local purchasing power index is 69.6 (NYC = 100).

🇳🇦 Namibia · #391 of 538 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Windhoek?

61.7% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

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-61.7%

vs NYC

NAD 7,055

Uppskattad hyra i

69.6

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

38.3 Affordable

Hyra

14.4 Very affordable

Livsmedel

38.5 Affordable

Restauranger

38.3 Affordable

Köpkraft

69.6 Moderate

Uppskattad hyra i Windhoek

1 rum — Stadskärna NAD 7,055/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum NAD 5,291/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna NAD 12,289/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.

🇬🇭 Accra

Ghana

CoL index 36.8

Jämför Accra vs Windhoek → →

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

South Africa

CoL index 39.9

Jämför Johannesburg vs Windhoek → →

🇿🇦 Cape Town

South Africa

CoL index 40.0

Jämför Cape Town 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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