This report compares the prices of key staple food items across four major wholesalers: Metro, Windhoek Cash & Carry (C&C), Wecke & Voigts, and Namica.
The analysis looks at price differences, changes from July 2025, and identifies the most affordable options for consumers.
When comparing August to July, Namica remained the cheapest overall, trimming its basket slightly from N$1,249.42 in July to N$1,248.42 in August.
The biggest mover was Wecke & Voigts, which cut its basket cost by almost N$70 (from N$1,365.48 to N$1,295.47), making it a much stronger competitor this month. On the other hand, Metro’s basket edged up by about N$16, showing a modest price increase compared to July.
Month-on-Month Comparison (July → August 2025)
1. Namica: Nearly unchanged (N$1,249.42 → N$1,248.42).
2. Wecke & Voigts: Fell from N$1,365.48 → N$1,295.47 (-5.1%).
3. Metro: Basket cost increased from N$1,290.92 → N$1,306.92 (+1.2%).
4. Windhoek Cash & Carry: Dropped from N$1,404.15 → N$1,378.24 (-1.8%).
Key Observations by Item
- Cooking Oil (5L): Prices ranged between N$162.95 – N$182.50. Metro saw the sharpest increase from July (N$149.99 → N$170.99). Namica and Windhoek C&C offered the lowest price at N$162.99 and N$162.95.
- Top Score Maize Meal (10kg): Declined across wholesalers compared to July. Cheapest at Namica (N$123.49), while Wecke & Voigts had the highest at N$128.99.
- Marathon Sugar (10kg): Prices remained stable at Metro and Namica (N$179.99), while Windhoek C&C and Wecke & Voigts were more expensive at N$190.95 and N$189.99 respectively.
- Chicken (4kg): Mixed movements—Metro reduced slightly to N$199.99, while Windhoek C&C increased to N$201.95. Namica remains the most affordable at N$189.99.
- Rice (Tastic 10kg): Significant fluctuations. Metro rose steeply to N$249.99 (from N$199.99 in July), while Namica maintained the lowest price at N$184.99.
- Macaroni Pasta Polana (5kg): Prices softened at Metro (N$125.99, down from N$140.99 in July). Namica offered the lowest price at N$119.99.
- Fresh Milk Full Cream (1L x 6 pack): Mixed changes. Metro dropped to N$114.99 (from N$135.99 in July), while Namica increased to N$142.99. Metro had the lowest August price.
- Vetkoek Wheat Flour (10kg): Prices broadly stable with small movements with Metro offering the cheapest prices compared to Wecke & Voigt (N$149.99).
August 2025 Prices Comparison
The purpose of the survey is to offer customers insightful information about the pricing of a consistent basket of 8 staple food items from each of these four wholesalers.
