Cost of living in Gaborone, Botswana vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gaborone (Botswana) is 51% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P80 (€5.98) | €15 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P62 (€4.61) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (€1.92) | €5.83 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P13 (€0.95) | €1.12 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P29 (€2.15) | €3.32 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P13 (€0.97) | €1.98 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P35 (€2.63) | €7 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P18 (€1.33) | €1.94 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P9 (€0.67) | €1.79 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P11 (€0.84) | €2.25 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P72 (€5.36) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P18 (€1.31) | €1.70 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (€0.52) | €1.06 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Gaborone (Botswana) is 28% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P7,989 (€598) | €1,120 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,629 (€421) | €841 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P648 (€48) | €118 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,270 (€319) | €657 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P2,688 (€201) | €543 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P403 (€30) | €75 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P837 (€63) | €28 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,237 (€317) | €322 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,253 (€94) | €91 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P58 (€4.35) | €10 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P52 (€3.88) | €13 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Gaborone (Botswana) is 33% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P503 (€38) | €92 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P421 (€31) | €37 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P816 (€61) | €89 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P899 (€67) | €90 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Gaborone (Botswana) is 60% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,319 (€14,988) | €22,770 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (€0.66) | €1.41 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P142 (€11) | €51 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | P125 (€9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Gaborone (Botswana) is 29% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P39 (€2.90) | €5.32 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P109 (€8) | €4.13 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P299 (€22) | €24 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P43 (€3.20) | €3.81 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P22 (€1.63) | €3.42 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P37 (€2.76) | €3.93 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (€1.46) | €1.60 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P16 (€1.18) | €2.23 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P75 (€5.59) | €23 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Gaborone (Botswana) is 37% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P296 (€22) | €37 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P121 (€9) | €21 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P392 (€29) | €79 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P324 (€24) | €47 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P76 (€5.66) | €8 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P19 (€1.43) | €3.07 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P16 (€1.18) | €5.26 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,113 (€607) | €441 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.13 (€0.08) | €0.22 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P430 (€32) | €35 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P31 (€2.33) | €7 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 139 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Lille you would need to make just about €1,934 (P25,853) in Gaborone.
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