Siavonga travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Siavonga

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 33 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.1 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 629* (5669426 ZMK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 72 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 7.4 per person
  • $ 3.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 1628* (14674842 ZMK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 33 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 6.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 1777* (16013914 ZMK)

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



Cost of living in Siavonga compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Siavonga in 2024 is 53% 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 Siavonga in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Siavonga by expense type

Restaurant budget in Siavonga

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Siavonga is 68% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.8/person
($ 2.1 to $ 9.1)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 15/person
($ 9.1 to $ 41)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 3.5/person
($ 3.2 to $ 4.1)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 2.6)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.4 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 2.6)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.3/cup
($ 1 to $ 4)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.4 to $ 2)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Siavonga

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Siavonga is 62% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 33/night
($ 33 to $ 175)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 138
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 66/night
($ 64 to $ 77)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 110/night
($ 102 to $ 118)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 33/night
($ 33 to $ 175)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 294
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 33/night
($ 33 to $ 175)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 523
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 33/month
($ 33 to $ 175)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 72/month
($ 65 to $ 95)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 104/month
($ 88 to $ 118)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 189
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 35/month
($ 23 to $ 84)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 227
Family room
Family room
$ 202/month
($ 154 to $ 258)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192

Supermarket food budget in Siavonga

On average, the price of supermarket food in Siavonga is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.9/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 3)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.4)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 3.6)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.9/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 2)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 3)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.3 to $ 1.2)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Siavonga

On average, the price of transport in Siavonga is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

38% 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)
$ 2.8
($ 2.3 to $ 3)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Siavonga

On average, budget for leisure activities in Siavonga is 77% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.2/ticket
($ 2.3 to $ 5)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Siavonga

On average, shopping budget in Siavonga is 55% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.6/pack
($ 2 to $ 3.7)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 26
($ 14 to $ 56)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 28
($ 12 to $ 46)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Lusaka
London → Lusaka
London → Lusaka
$ 882
(fair price: $ 759)
Manchester → Lusaka
Manchester → Lusaka
Manchester → Lusaka
$ 967
(fair price: $ 826)
Dublin → Lusaka
Dublin → Lusaka
Dublin → Lusaka
$ 1037
(fair price: $ 905)
Montreal → Lusaka
Montreal → Lusaka
Montreal → Lusaka
$ 1341
(fair price: $ 1202)
Edinburgh → Lusaka
Edinburgh → Lusaka
Edinburgh → Lusaka
$ 1025
(fair price: $ 878)
New York City → Lusaka
New York City → Lusaka
New York City → Lusaka
$ 1349
(fair price: $ 1139)




About this information on the cost of living in Siavonga

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

The information about the cost of living in Siavonga was updated on 13-03-2024.

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