Cost of living in Botswana compared to Albania
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Botswana is 4% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
Botswana | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P134 (936 Lek) | 825 Lek | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P84 (587 Lek) | 651 Lek | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P46 (319 Lek) | 459 Lek | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P21 (149 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | P48 (337 Lek) | 345 Lek | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P25 (176 Lek) | 151 Lek | + 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P41 (289 Lek) | 570 Lek | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P26 (184 Lek) | 129 Lek | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P13 (94 Lek) | 100 Lek | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P27 (186 Lek) | 97 Lek | + 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P90 (628 Lek) | 1,054 Lek | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | P21 (147 Lek) | 185 Lek | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P10 (70 Lek) | 70 Lek | - 0% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Botswana is 33% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
Botswana | Albania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P10,975 (76,779 Lek) | 91,804 Lek | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P6,470 (45,260 Lek) | 44,173 Lek | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P713 (4,986 Lek) | 13,504 Lek | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P9,246 (64,683 Lek) | 55,304 Lek | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P5,000 (34,978 Lek) | 174,064 Lek | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P825 (5,774 Lek) | 11,498 Lek | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P638 (4,466 Lek) | 5,611 Lek | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | P3,393 (23,739 Lek) | 29,173 Lek | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,500 (10,493 Lek) | 21,880 Lek | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P97 (676 Lek) | 1,296 Lek | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 959 Lek | - | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Botswana is 14% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
Botswana | Albania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P612 (4,282 Lek) | 3,917 Lek | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P354 (2,476 Lek) | 3,564 Lek | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P1,763 (12,334 Lek) | 8,669 Lek | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,087 (7,606 Lek) | 12,963 Lek | - 41% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Botswana is 27% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Botswana | Albania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P375,383 (2,626,004 Lek) | 994,106 Lek | + 164% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (110 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | P350 (2,448 Lek) | 1,551 Lek | + 58% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Botswana is 5% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Botswana | Albania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (1,049 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 425% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P149 (1,040 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 108% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P250 (1,749 Lek) | 2,500 Lek | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P33 (230 Lek) | 250 Lek | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P31 (219 Lek) | 375 Lek | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P56 (392 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (143 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | P34 (238 Lek) | 250 Lek | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P61 (429 Lek) | 500 Lek | - 14% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Botswana is 8% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
Botswana | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P306 (2,143 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | P215 (1,507 Lek) | 1,600 Lek | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (1,749 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P354 (2,474 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P34 (238 Lek) | 926 Lek | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P46 (324 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P33 (230 Lek) | 308 Lek | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,500 (59,462 Lek) | 75,000 Lek | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.80 (13 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | P506 (3,542 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P48 (336 Lek) | 323 Lek | + 4% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 237 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Botswana is 9% cheaper than in Albania
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