Angola is a vibrant Southern African nation offering dramatic landscapes from the lunar-like formations of Miradouro da Lua to pristine Atlantic beaches. Experience Portuguese-influenced colonial architecture in Luanda, explore wildlife in Kissama National Park, and discover Kalandula Falls, one of Africa's largest waterfalls.
Local currency: Angolan Kwanza (AOA).
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Angola.
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- $40
- Budget
- $60
- Midrange
- $120
- Luxury
- $350+
Food
- Street
- $3-5
- Local
- $8-15
- Midrange
- $25-40
- Fine
- $70+
Transport
- Bus
- $1
- Taxi
- $10-15
- Airport
- $25-40
- Daytrip
- $30-60
Activities
- Museum
- $3-8
- Sites
- $5-25
- Tour
- $45-80
- Excursion
- $100-200
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Angola costs end-to-end.
Budget traveller
$350-490/week
Midrange traveller
$1,050-1,750/week
Luxury traveller
$2,800-4,900+/week
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Angola is one of Africa's most expensive countries — budget carefully and accept that costs will be higher than elsewhere in the region
Eat at local market food stalls rather than restaurants — calulu, funge, and grilled fish at Kinaxixe market cost $3-5 versus $25+ at restaurants
Use Kubinga or Heetch ride-hailing apps instead of negotiating with street taxis — app fares are fixed and cheaper
Visit Kissama National Park on a self-drive basis rather than joining organized tours to significantly reduce safari costs
Shop for provisions at Shoprite (South African supermarket chain) or local markets rather than hotel shops and convenience stores
Free things to do
Memorable experiences that cost nothing.
Marginal (Avenida 4 de Fevereiro) Sunset Walk
Luanda's iconic waterfront promenade is free to walk and one of Africa's most dramatic urban waterfronts at sunset, with views over Luanda Bay and the busy port.
Morro da Cruz Viewpoint
This hilltop overlooking Luanda's colonial rooftops, bay, and modern skyline is freely accessible and best at sunset — one of the finest free views in the country.
Exploring Baixa Colonial Architecture
Downtown Luanda's historic Baixa district contains beautiful Portuguese colonial buildings, churches, and squares that can be explored freely on a self-guided walking tour.
Cemitério de Santa Ana
This historic colonial cemetery is free to enter and functions as an open-air museum of funerary architecture with elaborate 19th and 20th-century mausoleums.
Avenida Marginal Promenade
The entire length of Luanda's bay-front promenade is free to walk, cycle, or jog with great people-watching and sea views at no cost.