Cost of living in Gaborone, Botswana vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Gaborone (Botswana) is 16% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P80 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 180 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P62 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 100 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 50 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P13 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 17 | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | P29 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 28 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P13 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 35 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P35 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 100 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P18 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 97 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P9 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 40 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P11 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P72 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 200 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | P18 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 40 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 34% | |
Housing | + 136% | |||
Housing in Gaborone (Botswana) is 136% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P7,989 (Mex$ 15,172) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 117% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,629 (Mex$ 10,690) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 167% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P648 (Mex$ 1,231) | Mex$ 300 | + 310% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,270 (Mex$ 8,109) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 224% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P2,688 (Mex$ 5,104) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 155% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P403 (Mex$ 766) | Mex$ 200 | + 283% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P837 (Mex$ 1,589) | Mex$ 500 | + 218% | |
40” flat screen tv | P4,237 (Mex$ 8,046) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,253 (Mex$ 2,379) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 138% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P58 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 180 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | P52 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 200 | - 51% | |
Clothes | + 93% | |||
Clothes in Gaborone (Botswana) is 93% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P503 (Mex$ 955) | Mex$ 500 | + 91% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P421 (Mex$ 799) | Mex$ 400 | + 100% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P816 (Mex$ 1,549) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P899 (Mex$ 1,707) | Mex$ 800 | + 113% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Gaborone (Botswana) is 20% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,319 (Mex$ 380,422) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | P142 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 500 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | P126 (Mex$ 238) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Gaborone (Botswana) is 14% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P39 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 100 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P109 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 300 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P299 (Mex$ 569) | Mex$ 500 | + 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P43 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 50 | + 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P22 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 75 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P37 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 70 | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | P16 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 40 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P75 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 80 | + 77% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Gaborone (Botswana) is 13% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P296 (Mex$ 562) | Mex$ 300 | + 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | P121 (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 150 | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P392 (Mex$ 745) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P324 (Mex$ 615) | Mex$ 500 | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P76 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 130 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P19 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 50 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P16 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 30 | + 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,113 (Mex$ 15,407) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.13 (Mex$ 2.14) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | P430 (Mex$ 817) | Mex$ 800 | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P31 (Mex$ 59) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Gaborone (Botswana) is 16% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 25,574 (P13,466) in Gaborone to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 22,000 in Patzcuaro.
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