Cost of living in Gaborone, Botswana vs Jaipur, India
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Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Gaborone (Botswana) is 33% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P82 (₨541) | ₨436 | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P65 (₨428) | ₨232 | + 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P27 (₨181) | ₨174 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P12 (₨77) | ₨49 | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | P25 (₨165) | ₨66 | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P13 (₨84) | ₨35 | + 139% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P34 (₨226) | ₨157 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (₨108) | ₨102 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P8 (₨53) | ₨19 | + 171% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (₨83) | ₨105 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (₨630) | ₨741 | - 15% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | P16 (₨108) | ₨93 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (₨46) | ₨28 | + 62% | |
Housing | + 96% | |||
Housing in Gaborone (Botswana) is 96% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P7,795 (₨51,479) | ₨24,410 | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,320 (₨35,134) | ₨15,761 | + 123% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P576 (₨3,807) | ₨2,611 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P4,867 (₨32,144) | ₨21,285 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,836 (₨18,727) | ₨10,866 | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P387 (₨2,554) | ₨1,695 | + 51% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P833 (₨5,502) | ₨975 | + 464% | |
40” flat screen TV | P4,217 (₨27,851) | ₨30,416 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,278 (₨8,439) | ₨9,683 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P61 (₨400) | ₨352 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | P52 (₨345) | ₨638 | - 46% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Gaborone (Botswana) is 6% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P571 (₨3,772) | ₨2,278 | + 66% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P365 (₨2,410) | ₨3,069 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P837 (₨5,527) | ₨3,222 | + 72% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,093 (₨7,220) | ₨2,669 | + 171% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Gaborone (Botswana) is 47% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P204,856 (₨1,352,887) | ₨808,758 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (₨58) | ₨76 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | P196 (₨1,297) | ₨754 | + 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | P126 (₨829) | ₨179 | + 363% | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Gaborone (Botswana) is 47% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P40 (₨263) | ₨163 | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P109 (₨722) | ₨264 | + 174% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P311 (₨2,053) | ₨500 | + 311% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P43 (₨286) | ₨399 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P22 (₨147) | ₨174 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P37 (₨244) | ₨209 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | P19 (₨127) | ₨89 | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | P16 (₨104) | ₨83 | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P78 (₨514) | ₨228 | + 126% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Gaborone (Botswana) is 39% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P284 (₨1,875) | ₨1,064 | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | P119 (₨786) | ₨490 | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P392 (₨2,590) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P500 (₨3,302) | ₨1,692 | + 95% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P78 (₨512) | ₨912 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P26 (₨174) | ₨169 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P17 (₨110) | ₨173 | - 36% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P8,113 (₨53,579) | ₨33,181 | + 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.18 (₨8) | ₨5.29 | + 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | P380 (₨2,513) | ₨2,007 | + 25% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P31 (₨206) | ₨202 | + 2% | |
TOTAL | + 50% |

These prices were last updated on December 15, 2019.
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