Cost of living in Gaborone (Botswana) is 9% cheaper than in Belgrade (Serbia)
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Gaborone (Botswana) is 9% cheaper than in Belgrade (Serbia) | ||||
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Gaborone | Belgrade | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P108 (902 Дин.) | 1,180 Дин. | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P75 (629 Дин.) | 796 Дин. | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (214 Дин.) | 398 Дин. | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P17 (145 Дин.) | 138 Дин. | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | P34 (288 Дин.) | 262 Дин. | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P16 (131 Дин.) | 121 Дин. | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P49 (410 Дин.) | 579 Дин. | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P20 (170 Дин.) | 84 Дин. | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P9 (79 Дин.) | 66 Дин. | + 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P14 (119 Дин.) | 76 Дин. | + 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P102 (854 Дин.) | 770 Дин. | + 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | P19 (155 Дин.) | 132 Дин. | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P11 (89 Дин.) | 64 Дин. | + 39% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Gaborone (Botswana) is about the same as in Belgrade (Serbia) | ||||
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Gaborone | Belgrade | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P6,947 (58,177 Дин.) | 133,206 Дин. | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P7,539 (63,136 Дин.) | 76,085 Дин. | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P804 (6,737 Дин.) | 14,943 Дин. | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P8,035 (67,288 Дин.) | 65,012 Дин. | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P6,292 (52,692 Дин.) | 43,115 Дин. | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P918 (7,691 Дин.) | 10,410 Дин. | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P863 (7,224 Дин.) | 2,279 Дин. | + 217% | |
40” flat screen tv | P3,995 (33,457 Дин.) | 43,960 Дин. | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,211 (10,143 Дин.) | 12,409 Дин. | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P63 (531 Дин.) | 881 Дин. | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | P51 (430 Дин.) | 659 Дин. | - 35% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Gaborone (Botswana) is 29% cheaper than in Belgrade (Serbia) | ||||
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Gaborone | Belgrade | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P559 (4,678 Дин.) | 11,285 Дин. | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P524 (4,389 Дин.) | 4,953 Дин. | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P802 (6,712 Дин.) | 10,507 Дин. | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,156 (9,680 Дин.) | 13,270 Дин. | - 27% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Gaborone (Botswana) is 16% cheaper than in Belgrade (Serbia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P229,806 (1,924,482 Дин.) | 1,973,160 Дин. | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P11 (91 Дин.) | 182 Дин. | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | P290 (2,432 Дин.) | 3,059 Дин. | - 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | P240 (2,010 Дин.) | 1,093 Дин. | + 84% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Gaborone (Botswana) is 14% cheaper than in Belgrade (Serbia) | ||||
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Gaborone | Belgrade | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P46 (385 Дин.) | 525 Дин. | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P136 (1,136 Дин.) | 526 Дин. | + 116% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P319 (2,674 Дин.) | 2,560 Дин. | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P43 (362 Дин.) | 508 Дин. | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P23 (191 Дин.) | 457 Дин. | - 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P45 (377 Дин.) | 428 Дин. | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (171 Дин.) | 237 Дин. | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | P18 (147 Дин.) | 202 Дин. | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P98 (822 Дин.) | 665 Дин. | + 24% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Gaborone (Botswana) is about the same as in Belgrade (Serbia) | ||||
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Gaborone | Belgrade | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P302 (2,526 Дин.) | 2,268 Дин. | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | P123 (1,027 Дин.) | 1,094 Дин. | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P356 (2,982 Дин.) | 2,959 Дин. | + 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P560 (4,691 Дин.) | 4,417 Дин. | + 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P79 (657 Дин.) | 762 Дин. | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P29 (241 Дин.) | 227 Дин. | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P21 (176 Дин.) | 224 Дин. | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,352 (69,945 Дин.) | 63,607 Дин. | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.63 (14 Дин.) | 13 Дин. | + 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | P402 (3,363 Дин.) | 3,519 Дин. | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P33 (273 Дин.) | 405 Дин. | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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