Many people think that living in a third world country means the cost of living is a lot cheaper. Well, that is not the case, at least in Namibia and this I know first hand. I thought I would share a few things with you to give you an idea of how expensive it is to live here.
Take Gas for instance, or Petrol as they call it here:
Cost: $1.15/ liter or $4.60/ gallon.
Electricity: For our house the cost is $204/ month and we have no central air condition, no heat, and a refrigerator that is about half the size of an average one in the US.
Water: For our house the water bill is $220/ month and we conserve water tightly because we are in a desert community and we save every bit of rain water we can if and when it does rain.
Monthly Internet Cost (Slow Internet, Not High Speed): $51/month
Our 2000 model van with 125K miles cost $13000, and yes VERY USED!
Here are some items that we will never purchase here!
Average Lap-Top Computer: $1500
Average Cell Phone with Camera & Internet: $439
Touch Phone by Apple: $1172
Apple Touch Pad: $1756
Wii Game System: $585
MP3 Player: $365
Six Foot Artificial Christmas Tree comparible to one we had in US: $200
Wireless Router Box: $235
Here are a few pictures of food in the store and the costs in USD. Think they compare to Wal-Mart prices?
Half Gallon of Ice Cream: $6.60
1 Liter Box of Juice: $2.35
2 Liter Bottle of Coke: $2.80
Box of Cake Mix: $5.25
Bottle of Heinz BBQ Sauce: $3.15
Small Box of Cookies: $2.40
4oz bottle of spray suntan lotion: $17.00 YES $17!!
Box of Oatmeal w/12 Packs: $4.89
Nesquick Chocolate Mix: $4.60
Bottle of Olive Oil: $12.00
Bag of Apples: $3.10
Small Jar of Olives: $4.90
Small Bag of Banana's: $2.79
Box of Special K Cereal: $6.30
1 Liter of Milk: $2.35 making a gallon $9.40
Box of Honey Nut Cheerios: $6.58
Tub of Butter: $5.71
Jar of Peanut Butter: $4.83
Small Jar of Ketchup or as they call it Tomato Sauce: $2.79
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