Travel budget and cost of living in Swakopmund (Namibia) how much does a trip cost?

Swakopmund travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Swakopmund

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Swakopmund for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Swakopmund compared to Namibia in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Swakopmund in 2020 is 50% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Swakopmund in 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Swakopmund by expense type

Restaurant budget in Swakopmund

Lunch

$ 7.9/person
($ 7 to $ 18)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 15/person
($ 14 to $ 30)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 4.7/person
($ 4.7 to $ 5.9)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 0.8 for 500ml
($ 0.6 to $ 3.5)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Imported beer

$ 0.8 for 330ml
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 1.2/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Swakopmund

1-star hotel

$ 38/night
($ 38 to $ 38)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 78/night
($ 51 to $ 120)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 94/night
($ 65 to $ 128)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 139/night
($ 98 to $ 194)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 759/night
($ 759 to $ 759)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 53/month
($ 46 to $ 59)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136

Room with kitchen

$ 94/month
($ 63 to $ 132)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 132/month
($ 79 to $ 198)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 101/month
($ 72 to $ 128)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 188/month
($ 106 to $ 263)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Swakopmund

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.8)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 2.2/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 2.9)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 5.5/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 7)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 6.2/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 9.1)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Apples

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Oranges

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Tomatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Salad

$ 0.8/salad
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 4.8/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 6.7)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Swakopmund

Bus ticket

$ 0.6/ticket
( $ 0.6)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Bus pass

$ 18/month
( $ 18)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.6/km
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 0.8)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.6
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Budget for living and housing in Swakopmund

Electricity, water...

$ 89/month
($ 30 to $ 146)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 54/month
($ 18 to $ 2100)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 582/month
($ 465 to $ 814)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1365

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 370/month
($ 292 to $ 465)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1093

Flat (centre)

$ 990/month
($ 701 to $ 1395)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2192

Flat (suburbs)

$ 698/month
($ 524 to $ 1047)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1735

Gym

$ 33/month
($ 30 to $ 36)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Private nursery

$ 67/month
($ 53 to $ 188)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 950

Private primary school

$ 1163/yr
($ 1163 to $ 3498)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16412

Leisure activity budget in Swakopmund

Cinema

$ 3.5/ticket
($ 1.8 to $ 8.7)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Swakopmund

Cigarettes

$ 2.4/pack
($ 2.2 to $ 2.6)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 35
($ 24 to $ 59)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 23
($ 10.5 to $ 30)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Trainers

$ 69
($ 45 to $ 106)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Leather shoes

$ 88
($ 42 to $ 118)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 98

Plane ticket budget

London → Windhoek

$ 1014
(fair price: $ 897)

Manchester → Windhoek

$ 1137
(fair price: $ 960)

Dublin → Windhoek

$ 1027
(fair price: $ 880)

New York City → Windhoek

$ 1499
(fair price: $ 1316)

Edinburgh → Windhoek

$ 1321
(fair price: $ 1084)

Sydney → Windhoek

$ 1843
(fair price: $ 1665)

Perth → Windhoek

$ 1626
(fair price: $ 1475)

Los Angeles → Windhoek

$ 1770
(fair price: $ 1622)

Toronto (Ontario) → Windhoek

$ 1620
(fair price: $ 1381)

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