- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Botswana compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P53 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P65 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P21 (AU$2.77) | AU$6 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P11 (AU$1.43) | AU$1.30 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P26 (AU$3.41) | AU$5.72 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 (AU$1.50) | AU$5.22 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P78 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P15 (AU$2.01) | AU$4.28 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P12 (AU$1.53) | AU$3.28 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P14 (AU$1.81) | AU$5.18 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P94 (AU$12) | AU$20 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P17 (AU$2.20) | AU$3.26 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P5.72 (AU$0.74) | AU$2.29 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 5% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P25,000 (AU$3,245) | AU$2,800 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P15,000 (AU$1,947) | AU$2,146 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P724 (AU$94) | AU$310 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P5,000 (AU$649) | AU$2,204 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P3,500 (AU$454) | AU$1,535 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P2,500 (AU$325) | AU$231 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P1,397 (AU$181) | AU$59 | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,000 (AU$519) | AU$672 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P730 (AU$95) | AU$199 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P84 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P500 (AU$65) | AU$31 | + 111% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P653 (AU$85) | AU$109 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P462 (AU$60) | AU$71 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P1,050 (AU$136) | AU$147 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P991 (AU$129) | AU$156 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P249,074 (AU$32,332) | AU$26,211 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P11 (AU$1.37) | AU$1.39 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P258 (AU$34) | AU$146 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P38 (AU$4.87) | AU$10 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (AU$18) | AU$16 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P299 (AU$39) | AU$71 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P46 (AU$5.97) | AU$7 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (AU$3.23) | AU$5.23 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P18 (AU$2.30) | AU$3.33 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P13 (AU$1.71) | AU$3.84 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P98 (AU$13) | AU$30 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P301 (AU$39) | AU$55 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P140 (AU$18) | AU$36 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P326 (AU$42) | AU$229 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P574 (AU$75) | AU$104 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P63 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P26 (AU$3.35) | AU$4.54 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P23 (AU$3.02) | AU$9 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P8,000 (AU$1,038) | AU$620 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.80 (AU$0.23) | AU$0.76 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P649 (AU$84) | AU$81 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P37 (AU$4.78) | AU$30 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,976 prices entered by 2,393 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.12981
AUD
/
BWP
Cost of living in Botswana is 30% cheaper than in Australia
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