Pupkewitz Megabuild has once again secured its position as the most affordable hardware retailer in Windhoek for the month of February, offering the cheapest basket of building materials in February 2025.
With a total cost of N$7,100.32, it remains the most cost-effective option for consumers. Key contributors to their competitive pricing include the Aluminium Sliding Door (Bronze) at N$2,499.04, the Concrete Lintel 1800x110x75mm priced at N$68.94, and the Interior Hardboard Door at N$259.95.
BUCO follows closely with a basket valued at N$7,728.15, reflecting a 1.68% month-on-month decrease. Notable items from BUCO include the Aluminium Sliding Door (Bronze) priced at N$2,849.10, the Concrete Lintel 1800x110x75mm at N$68.56, and the Interior Hardboard Door at N$302.21.
Build It recorded a basket cost of N$7,735.54, with a marginal month-on-month increase of 1.59%. Their key offerings include the Aluminium Sliding Door (Bronze) at N$2,872.19, the Concrete Lintel 1800x110x75mm at N$80.94, and the Interior Hardboard Door priced at N$328.79.
Ark Trading recorded the highest basket cost, totalling N$8,498.35, which reflects a 0.04% marginal month-on-month decrease. Key products in their basket include the Aluminium Sliding Door (Bronze) at N$3,157.05, the Concrete Lintel 1800x110x75mm at N$76.82, and the Hardboard Interior Door at N$473.10.
Survey Overview
The basket price survey, conducted monthly by The Brief, compares prices across four prominent hardware retailers in Namibia: Pupkewitz Megabuild, Build It, BUCO, and Ark Trading. Launched in June 2023, the survey evaluates a standard basket of commonly purchased hardware items to guide consumers in making informed choices.
The survey also tracks price trends over time, offering insights into monthly and year-on-year fluctuations for both overall basket costs and individual products
