Town in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe
Cost of living in Victoria Falls
How much a month costs in Victoria Falls
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,100–1,800 ($1,100–1,800).
Prices in Victoria Falls
Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | USD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | $350–700 | $350–700 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | $250–450 | $250–450 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $12–25 | $12–25 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $70–180 | $70–180 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $4–8 | $4–8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $14–30 | $14–30 |
| Cappuccino | $2–4 | $2–4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $2–5 | $2–5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $5–10 | $5–10 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $10–25 | $10–25 |
Value for money: 66/100
A value score of 66/100 means Victoria Falls gives more quality of life per dollar than 65% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 63/100.
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Cost of living across Zimbabwe
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Falls | $1,100–1,800 | 66/100 |
| Harare | $1,300–2,000 | 50/100 |
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Victoria Falls?
About $500–800 on a lean budget, $1,100–1,800 for a comfortable month and $2,500–4,500 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Victoria Falls?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $350–700 ($350–700) a month in the center and $250–450 ($250–450) outside it.
How much does food cost in Victoria Falls?
A local meal is $4–8 ($4–8); a mid-range restaurant is $14–30 ($14–30) per person.
Is Zimbabwe expensive?
Prices in Zimbabwe are about 56% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
- Zimbabwe National Parks (ZimParks)
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.