VanBasket Namibia

Food Prices in Namibia — November 2026

Name: Namibia — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-20%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 0 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L
Eggs 12 pcs
Chicken 1 kg
Rice 1 kg
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

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What this means for vanlife

Food in Namibia is below the world average by 20%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +2.5% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Namibia

Namibia

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Belarus 80 -20%

Armenia 78 -22%

Russia 82 -18%

Laos 82 -18%

Brazil 78 -22%

More countries in Africa

Tanzania 70 -30%

South Africa 72 -28%

Tunisia 74 -26%

Kenya 78 -22%

Ghana 82 -18%

Senegal 85 -15%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Namibia?

No, food in Namibia is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 80 (world average = 100), meaning food is 20% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Namibia per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Namibia you can expect to spend around $240. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 80 (world = 100).

How does Namibia compare to similar countries?

Namibia has a VanBasket Index of 80. Similar or nearby countries: Belarus, Armenia, Russia.

How often is the food price data for Namibia updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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