Cost of living in Gaborone, Botswana vs Thane, India
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Gaborone (Botswana) is about the same as in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P80 (₨535) | ₨844 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P62 (₨412) | ₨288 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (₨172) | ₨124 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P13 (₨85) | ₨62 | + 37% | |
12 eggs, large | P29 (₨192) | ₨64 | + 199% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P13 (₨86) | ₨37 | + 133% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P35 (₨235) | ₨274 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P18 (₨119) | ₨168 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P9 (₨60) | ₨24 | + 154% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P11 (₨75) | ₨138 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P72 (₨479) | ₨588 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | P18 (₨117) | ₨73 | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (₨47) | ₨31 | + 53% | |
Housing | + 89% | |||
Housing in Gaborone (Botswana) is 89% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P7,989 (₨53,441) | ₨34,699 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,629 (₨37,654) | ₨22,512 | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P648 (₨4,334) | ₨5,414 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,270 (₨28,563) | ₨21,166 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P2,688 (₨17,979) | ₨12,897 | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P403 (₨2,699) | ₨2,613 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P837 (₨5,598) | ₨800 | + 599% | |
40” flat screen tv | P4,237 (₨28,341) | ₨35,364 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,253 (₨8,380) | ₨15,424 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P58 (₨389) | ₨395 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | P52 (₨347) | ₨548 | - 37% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Gaborone (Botswana) is 32% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P503 (₨3,363) | ₨2,258 | + 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P421 (₨2,813) | ₨2,459 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P816 (₨5,458) | ₨3,268 | + 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P899 (₨6,012) | ₨2,619 | + 130% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Gaborone (Botswana) is 19% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,319 (₨1,339,941) | ₨830,309 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (₨59) | ₨83 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | P142 (₨951) | ₨945 | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | P126 (₨840) | ₨189 | + 344% | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Gaborone (Botswana) is 37% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P39 (₨259) | ₨102 | + 154% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P109 (₨731) | ₨461 | + 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P299 (₨2,003) | ₨591 | + 239% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P43 (₨286) | ₨260 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P22 (₨145) | ₨183 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P37 (₨247) | ₨181 | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (₨131) | ₨125 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | P16 (₨105) | ₨79 | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P75 (₨500) | ₨216 | + 131% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Gaborone (Botswana) is 7% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P296 (₨1,980) | ₨923 | + 115% | |
2 tickets to the movies | P121 (₨809) | ₨496 | + 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P392 (₨2,623) | ₨1,737 | + 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P324 (₨2,166) | ₨2,000 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P76 (₨506) | ₨483 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P19 (₨128) | ₨222 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P16 (₨106) | ₨212 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,113 (₨54,268) | ₨35,595 | + 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.13 (₨8) | ₨20 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | P430 (₨2,877) | ₨2,228 | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P31 (₨209) | ₨251 | - 17% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Gaborone (Botswana) is 30% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨144,614 (P21,620) in Gaborone to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨111,000 in Thane.
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