Cost of living in Gaborone, Botswana vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Gaborone (Botswana) is 53% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P80 (€5.98) | €16 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P62 (€4.61) | €8 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (€1.92) | €5.42 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P13 (€0.95) | €1.03 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | P29 (€2.15) | €3.86 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P13 (€0.97) | €2.79 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P35 (€2.63) | €4.87 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P18 (€1.33) | €2.29 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P9 (€0.67) | €1.65 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P11 (€0.84) | €1.56 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P72 (€5.36) | €7 | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | P18 (€1.31) | €2.04 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (€0.52) | €1.34 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Gaborone (Botswana) is 21% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P7,989 (€598) | €795 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,629 (€421) | €612 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P648 (€48) | €138 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,270 (€320) | €557 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P2,688 (€201) | €431 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P403 (€30) | €123 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P837 (€63) | €36 | + 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | P4,237 (€317) | €440 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,253 (€94) | €109 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P58 (€4.35) | €10 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | P52 (€3.88) | €9 | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Gaborone (Botswana) is 34% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P503 (€38) | €81 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P421 (€31) | €41 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P816 (€61) | €94 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P899 (€67) | €97 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Gaborone (Botswana) is 55% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,319 (€14,991) | €23,679 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (€0.66) | €1.43 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | P142 (€11) | €36 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | P125 (€9) | €18 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Gaborone (Botswana) is 39% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P39 (€2.90) | €8 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P109 (€8) | €13 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P299 (€22) | €27 | - 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P43 (€3.20) | €5.06 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P22 (€1.63) | €3.12 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P37 (€2.76) | €3.14 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (€1.46) | €1.93 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | P16 (€1.18) | €2.33 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P75 (€5.59) | €16 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Gaborone (Botswana) is 33% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P296 (€22) | €33 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | P121 (€9) | €16 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P392 (€29) | €73 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P324 (€24) | €63 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P76 (€5.67) | €7 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P19 (€1.43) | €2.42 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P16 (€1.18) | €2.71 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,113 (€607) | €466 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.13 (€0.08) | €0.20 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | P430 (€32) | €33 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P31 (€2.34) | €6 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,300 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,359 (P18,157) in Gaborone.
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