- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Spain
- Gaborone
- Almería
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gaborone, Botswana compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gaborone (Botswana) is 31% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P50 (€4.10) | €11 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P52 (€4.27) | €5.61 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P22 (€1.81) | €3.06 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P13 (€1.07) | €1.59 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P22 (€1.79) | €2.10 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 (€1.00) | €1.41 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P26 (€2.11) | €5.00 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (€1.31) | €1.69 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P15 (€1.24) | €1.38 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P11 (€0.90) | €0.59 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P80 (€7) | €4.69 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P15 (€1.22) | €1.35 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P6 (€0.53) | €0.56 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Gaborone (Botswana) is 4% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P6,857 (€563) | €672 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,500 (€451) | €417 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P656 (€54) | €89 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P3,300 (€271) | €464 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,183 (€179) | €329 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P328 (€27) | €65 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P900 (€74) | €29 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P5,559 (€456) | €417 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,633 (€134) | €71 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P67 (€5.50) | €7 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P20 (€1.65) | €9 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Gaborone (Botswana) is 21% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P492 (€40) | €81 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P267 (€22) | €23 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P657 (€54) | €63 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P733 (€60) | €64 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Gaborone (Botswana) is 51% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,000 (€16,414) | €18,833 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P8 (€0.67) | €1.28 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P77 (€6) | €31 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | P115 (€9) | €18 | - 48% | |
| 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 (€2.98) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P108 (€9) | €12 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P261 (€21) | €53 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P46 (€3.81) | €4.30 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P24 (€2.01) | €2.62 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P34 (€2.78) | €3.13 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P23 (€1.89) | €1.43 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P13 (€1.05) | €1.97 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P76 (€6) | €11 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Gaborone (Botswana) is 29% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P262 (€22) | €26 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P100 (€8) | €12 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P182 (€15) | €46 | - 68% | |
| 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 | P65 (€5.35) | €7 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P20 (€1.60) | €2.18 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P18 (€1.46) | €4.36 | - 67% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | P6,344 (€521) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.27 (€0.10) | €0.18 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P403 (€33) | €28 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P35 (€2.87) | €5.32 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 362 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Gaborone (Botswana) is 29% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,100
in Almería
you would need to make just about €1,489
(P18,138)
in Gaborone.
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