Zambia, paid in ZAR.
Walking safaris and Victoria Falls with a fraction of the crowds.
Pricier. Exchange rate alone: −7.0%. Local prices: +8.8%.
- Lean
- R 878
- Comfort
- R 5,769
The short answerIn ZAR, as of November 12, 2026
Zambia: as of November 12, 2026, 10.9% more expensive than a year ago for travelers paid in ZAR (South African rand), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved −7.0%, and prices in the country rose +8.8%. A mid-range day costs about R 2,258 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (−10.0%) and SEK did worst (−20.7%).
What ZAR buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$199−10.0%
- Norwegian kronekr 1,299−10.2%
- South African randR 2,258−10.9%
- British pound£102−13.6%
- UAE dirhamAED 499−13.8%
- Singapore dollarS$175−14.3%
- US dollar$136−14.3%
- Mexican pesoMX$2,530−15.5%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$245−15.5%
- Canadian dollarC$194−16.4%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$1,065−16.4%
- Indian rupee₹12,700−18.1%
- Brazilian realR$758−18.3%
- Japanese yen¥21,700−18.3%
- Euro€123−18.4%
- Danish kronekr 916−19.4%
- Swiss francCHF 113−19.9%
- Swedish kronakr 1,356−20.7%
Booking a trip: Zambia
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