- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Spain
- Gaborone
- Almería
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gaborone, Botswana compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gaborone (Botswana) is 27% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P50 (€4.20) | €11 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P52 (€4.37) | €5.61 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P22 (€1.86) | €2.94 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P13 (€1.10) | €0.97 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P22 (€1.83) | €2.13 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 (€1.02) | €1.37 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P26 (€2.16) | €5.00 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (€1.34) | €1.75 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P15 (€1.27) | €1.24 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P11 (€0.93) | €0.63 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P80 (€7) | €4.94 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P15 (€1.29) | €1.39 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P6 (€0.54) | €0.53 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Gaborone (Botswana) is 15% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P6,857 (€576) | €678 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,500 (€462) | €439 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P656 (€55) | €89 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P3,300 (€277) | €463 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,183 (€184) | €325 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P328 (€28) | €66 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P900 (€76) | €27 | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P5,559 (€467) | €414 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,633 (€137) | €73 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P64 (€5.35) | €8 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P144 (€12) | €10 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Gaborone (Botswana) is 23% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P492 (€41) | €79 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P267 (€22) | €25 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P657 (€55) | €65 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P733 (€62) | €73 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Gaborone (Botswana) is 46% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,000 (€16,810) | €19,000 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P8 (€0.69) | €1.27 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P77 (€6) | €29 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | P119 (€10) | €16 | - 39% | |
| 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 (€3.05) | €7 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P108 (€9) | €12 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P270 (€23) | €54 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P46 (€3.89) | €4.63 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (€2.11) | €2.78 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P36 (€3.05) | €2.97 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P23 (€1.93) | €1.37 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P13 (€1.10) | €2.01 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P68 (€5.73) | €11 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Gaborone (Botswana) is 23% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P268 (€23) | €25 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P100 (€8) | €12 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P389 (€33) | €44 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P250 (€21) | €46 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P69 (€5.79) | €7 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P20 (€1.64) | €2.10 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P18 (€1.49) | €4.64 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P6,329 (€532) | €500 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.27 (€0.11) | €0.17 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P403 (€34) | €29 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P35 (€2.94) | €4.42 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 297 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.08405
EUR
/
BWP
Do you live in Almería? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 94% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 52% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Toronto is 77% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in SF is about the same as in New York
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is 7% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Morelia is 60% cheaper than in Portland
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Port Louis (Mauritius)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cork (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Geneva (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Carletonville (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lobito (Angola)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Basel (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kabwe (Zambia)
Cost of living in Gaborone (Botswana) is 21% 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 €1,493
(P17,757)
in Gaborone.
Recent Prices Added
- 12 eggs, large in Columbus, Ohio costs $2.15 (about 1 hour ago)
- Furnished accommodation in normal area, monthly rent - 85 m2 in Tel Aviv costs 6,400 ₪ (about 1 hour ago)
- 60 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) in Zaragoza costs €0.25 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Ottawa costs C$1,423 (about 2 hours ago)
- Ipad wi-fi 128gb in Coimbatore costs ₨40,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Malmo costs 259,000 kr (about 3 hours ago)