Travel Costs in Angola
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $80
- Mid-range / day
- $200
- Luxury / day
- $500
- Budget meal
- $8
- Coffee
- $3.5
- Local transport
- $0.5
- Budget hotel
- $45
- Mid-range hotel
- $120
Overview
Angola is one of the more expensive countries in sub-Saharan Africa, largely due to its oil-driven economy, high import costs, and limited tourism infrastructure. Luanda in particular has historically ranked among the world's most expensive cities, with accommodation and dining costs significantly higher than regional neighbors. Budget travelers will find it difficult to spend less than $80 per day due to limited hostel options and the high cost of basic goods.
Notes
Eat at local mercados and small canteens serving traditional Angolan dishes like muamba de galinha to cut food costs significantly, and use shared minibus taxis (candongueiros) for very cheap urban transport rather than private taxis.