Swakopmund travel budget

Swakopmund: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Swakopmund

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 61 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.3 per person
  • $ 2.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1087* (19138 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 136 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 6.3 per person
  • $ 6.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 2699* (47544 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 144 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 3606* (63518 $)

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



Cost of living in Swakopmund compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Swakopmund in 2025 is 46% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Swakopmund by expense type

Restaurant budget in Swakopmund

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Swakopmund is 66% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Swakopmund (compared to United States)2222414112126.56.56.16.119193.63.61.41.4United StatesSwakopmundLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer02468101214161820222426283032343638404244
Lunch
Lunch
$ 6.1/person
($ 4.9 to $ 37)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 19/person
($ 16 to $ 27)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 3.6/person
($ 2.5 to $ 4.8)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.4 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 1.5)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.2 for 330ml
( $ 2.2)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.9/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 2.8)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Swakopmund

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Swakopmund is 25% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Swakopmund (compared to United States)1681682472473483481781782552551581581141141751757676123123United StatesSwakopmund2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 93/night
($ 93 to $ 1117)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 158/night
($ 46 to $ 643)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 114/night
($ 44 to $ 239)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 175/night
($ 98 to $ 585)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 987/night
($ 849 to $ 1307)

75% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 567
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 76/month
($ 45 to $ 297)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 244/month
($ 47 to $ 1381)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 128/month
($ 53 to $ 385)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 123/month
($ 64 to $ 345)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255
Family room
Family room
$ 200/month
($ 71 to $ 619)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Swakopmund

On average, the price of supermarket food in Swakopmund is 55% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.5)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.9/500g
( $ 0.9)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 1.9)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
( $ 2.3)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.4/kg
( $ 5.4)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.3/kg
( $ 2.3)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.1/kg
( $ 2.1)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.5/kg
( $ 0.5)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
( $ 0.7)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Swakopmund

On average, the price of transport in Swakopmund is 41% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Swakopmund (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91181810.60.60.80.81.41.45959United StatesSwakopmundBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
( $ 0.6)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
($ 0.8 to $ 0.8)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.6)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.8
( $ 0.8)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 59/24hrs
($ 37 to $ 81)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Swakopmund

On average, budget for leisure activities in Swakopmund is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.8/ticket
( $ 6.8)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 13/hr
( $ 13)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Swakopmund

On average, shopping budget in Swakopmund is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.4/pack
( $ 3.4)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 50
( $ 50)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 32
( $ 32)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Windhoek
London → Windhoek
London → Windhoek
$ 1249
(fair price: $ 1112)
Montreal → Windhoek
Montreal → Windhoek
Montreal → Windhoek
$ 1499
(fair price: $ 1393)
Manchester → Windhoek
Manchester → Windhoek
Manchester → Windhoek
$ 1136
(fair price: $ 958)
Dublin → Windhoek
Dublin → Windhoek
Dublin → Windhoek
$ 1136
(fair price: $ 987)
New York City → Windhoek
New York City → Windhoek
New York City → Windhoek
$ 1544
(fair price: $ 1380)
Edinburgh → Windhoek
Edinburgh → Windhoek
Edinburgh → Windhoek
$ 1299
(fair price: $ 1063)



About this information on the cost of living in Swakopmund

The information about the cost of living in Swakopmund shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Swakopmund was updated on 12-11-2024.

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