Travel budget and cost of living in Siavonga (Zambia) how much does a trip cost?

Siavonga travel budget

Siavonga: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Siavonga

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

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

Cost of living in Siavonga compared to Zambia in 2021

On average, the cost of living in Siavonga in 2021 is 36% 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 2021 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Siavonga by expense type

Restaurant budget in Siavonga

Lunch

$ 3.5/person
($ 2.5 to $ 4.8)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 18/person
($ 13 to $ 35)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 28

McDonald's meal

$ 3.3/person
($ 3.1 to $ 5.9)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 1.4 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 1.7)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Imported beer

$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 2)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Cappuccino

$ 2.7/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 3)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.7)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.8)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Hotel and accommodation budget in Siavonga

2-star hotel

$ 75/night
($ 75 to $ 75)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 108/night
($ 102 to $ 115)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

Room with kitchen

$ 83/month
($ 83 to $ 83)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 98/month
($ 83 to $ 113)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 39/month
($ 39 to $ 39)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 253/month
($ 222 to $ 280)

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45% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Siavonga

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 0.8/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 2.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 2.6)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 1.1/12 eggs
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 17/kg
($ 10.3 to $ 29)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 4.9/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 6)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.8)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 2.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 2.6)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 1/salad
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 6/kg
($ 4.8 to $ 7.3)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Siavonga

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.7/km
($ 1.7 to $ 1.7)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

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99% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.3
($ 3.3 to $ 3.3)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Budget for living and housing in Siavonga

Electricity, water...

$ 125/month
($ 114 to $ 136)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161

Mobile phone

$ 0/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.1)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 69/month
($ 44 to $ 88)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 65

Private nursery

$ 185/month
($ 127 to $ 294)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 923

Private primary school

$ 8803/yr
($ 8803 to $ 8803)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15597

Leisure activity budget in Siavonga

Cinema

$ 4.9/ticket
($ 3.7 to $ 5.9)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Siavonga

Cigarettes

$ 2.4/pack
($ 2.4 to $ 2.4)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 18
($ 15 to $ 24)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 17
($ 11 to $ 24)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 42
($ 30 to $ 60)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 49
($ 23 to $ 65)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95

Plane ticket budget

London → Lusaka

$ 906
(fair price: $ 752)

Manchester → Lusaka

$ 949
(fair price: $ 808)

Edinburgh → Lusaka

$ 1030
(fair price: $ 886)

Dublin → Lusaka

$ 1044
(fair price: $ 924)

New York City → Lusaka

$ 1499
(fair price: $ 1304)

Perth → Lusaka

$ 1718
(fair price: $ 1525)

Melbourne → Lusaka

$ 1804
(fair price: $ 1583)

Toronto (Ontario) → Lusaka

$ 1648
(fair price: $ 1387)