- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Spain
- Gaborone
- Almería
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gaborone, Botswana compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gaborone (Botswana) is 30% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P50 (€4.16) | €11 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P52 (€4.32) | €5.61 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P22 (€1.84) | €3.06 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P13 (€1.09) | €1.59 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P22 (€1.81) | €2.10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 (€1.01) | €1.41 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P26 (€2.14) | €5.00 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (€1.33) | €1.69 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P15 (€1.26) | €1.38 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P11 (€0.92) | €0.59 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P80 (€7) | €4.69 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P15 (€1.23) | €1.35 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P6 (€0.54) | €0.56 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Gaborone (Botswana) is 0% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P6,857 (€570) | €672 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,500 (€457) | €417 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P656 (€55) | €89 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P3,300 (€274) | €464 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,183 (€181) | €329 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P328 (€27) | €65 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P900 (€75) | €29 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P5,559 (€462) | €417 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,633 (€136) | €71 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P68 (€5.64) | €7 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P20 (€1.68) | €9 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Gaborone (Botswana) is 21% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P492 (€41) | €81 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P267 (€22) | €23 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P657 (€55) | €63 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P733 (€61) | €64 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Gaborone (Botswana) is 50% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,000 (€16,625) | €18,833 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P8 (€0.68) | €1.29 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P77 (€6) | €31 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | P115 (€10) | €18 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Gaborone (Botswana) is 35% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P36 (€3.02) | €6 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P108 (€9) | €12 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P244 (€20) | €53 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P46 (€3.86) | €4.30 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P24 (€2.00) | €2.62 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P34 (€2.82) | €3.36 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P23 (€1.91) | €1.43 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P12 (€0.97) | €1.97 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P76 (€6) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Gaborone (Botswana) is 13% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P253 (€21) | €26 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P100 (€8) | €12 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P182 (€15) | €46 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P250 (€21) | €46 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P62 (€5.12) | €7 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P20 (€1.62) | €2.22 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P18 (€1.48) | €4.36 | - 66% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | P4,435 (€369) | €178 | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.27 (€0.11) | €0.18 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P403 (€33) | €28 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P35 (€2.91) | €5.32 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 365 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Gaborone (Botswana) is 25% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,900
in Almería
you would need to make just about €1,421
(P17,092)
in Gaborone.
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