Cost of living in Gaborone, Botswana vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gaborone (Botswana) is 49% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P80 (R$ 41) | R$ 20 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P62 (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P13 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.12 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P29 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P13 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.21 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P35 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P18 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.46 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P9 (R$ 4.58) | R$ 3.82 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P11 (R$ 5.70) | R$ 4.61 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P72 (R$ 37) | R$ 36 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P18 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.82 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (R$ 3.57) | R$ 3.42 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Gaborone (Botswana) is 116% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P7,989 (R$ 4,072) | R$ 1,618 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,629 (R$ 2,869) | R$ 1,081 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P648 (R$ 330) | R$ 369 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,270 (R$ 2,176) | R$ 1,425 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P2,688 (R$ 1,370) | R$ 865 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P403 (R$ 206) | R$ 493 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P837 (R$ 427) | R$ 113 | + 278% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,237 (R$ 2,159) | R$ 1,517 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,253 (R$ 639) | R$ 413 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P58 (R$ 30) | R$ 13 | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P52 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Gaborone (Botswana) is 32% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P503 (R$ 256) | R$ 200 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P421 (R$ 214) | R$ 173 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P816 (R$ 416) | R$ 314 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P899 (R$ 458) | R$ 205 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Gaborone (Botswana) is 13% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,319 (R$ 102,098) | R$ 63,667 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (R$ 4.47) | R$ 4.09 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P142 (R$ 72) | R$ 167 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | P126 (R$ 64) | R$ 43 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Gaborone (Botswana) is 36% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P39 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P109 (R$ 56) | R$ 49 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P299 (R$ 153) | R$ 155 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P43 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P22 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P37 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.25 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P16 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.70 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P75 (R$ 38) | R$ 26 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Gaborone (Botswana) is 15% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P296 (R$ 151) | R$ 89 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P121 (R$ 62) | R$ 36 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P392 (R$ 200) | R$ 130 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P324 (R$ 165) | R$ 167 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P76 (R$ 39) | R$ 10 | + 286% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P19 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P16 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,113 (R$ 4,135) | R$ 2,650 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.13 (R$ 0.58) | R$ 1.76 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P430 (R$ 219) | R$ 121 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P31 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 118 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Gaborone (Botswana) is 37% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 6,021 (P11,814) in Gaborone to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,400 in Teresina.
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