Cost of living in Botswana compared to Australia
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Botswana is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Botswana | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P134 (AU$15) | AU$23 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P84 (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P46 (AU$5.11) | AU$7 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P21 (AU$2.39) | AU$2.04 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | P48 (AU$5.40) | AU$7 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P25 (AU$2.82) | AU$6 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P41 (AU$4.63) | AU$10 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P26 (AU$2.95) | AU$5.14 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P13 (AU$1.51) | AU$3.62 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P27 (AU$2.98) | AU$7 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P90 (AU$10) | AU$21 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | P21 (AU$2.36) | AU$3.70 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P10 (AU$1.12) | AU$3.35 | - 67% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Botswana is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Botswana | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P10,975 (AU$1,230) | AU$4,709 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P6,470 (AU$725) | AU$3,109 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P713 (AU$80) | AU$214 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P9,246 (AU$1,037) | AU$2,788 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P5,000 (AU$561) | AU$2,151 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P825 (AU$93) | AU$174 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P638 (AU$72) | AU$76 | - 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | P3,393 (AU$380) | AU$793 | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,500 (AU$168) | AU$288 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P97 (AU$11) | AU$18 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$48 | - | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Botswana is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Botswana | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P612 (AU$69) | AU$129 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P354 (AU$40) | AU$95 | - 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P1,763 (AU$198) | AU$179 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,087 (AU$122) | AU$209 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Botswana is 61% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Botswana | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P375,383 (AU$42,082) | AU$38,866 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (AU$1.77) | AU$1.99 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | P350 (AU$39) | AU$185 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Botswana is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Botswana | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (AU$17) | AU$7 | + 131% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P149 (AU$17) | AU$19 | - 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P250 (AU$28) | AU$81 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P33 (AU$3.68) | AU$9 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P31 (AU$3.50) | AU$5.56 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P56 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (AU$2.29) | AU$4.36 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | P34 (AU$3.82) | AU$5.30 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P61 (AU$7) | AU$36 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 63% | |||
Entertainment in Botswana is 63% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Botswana | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P306 (AU$34) | AU$68 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | P215 (AU$24) | AU$46 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (AU$28) | AU$262 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P354 (AU$40) | AU$127 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P34 (AU$3.82) | AU$21 | - 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P46 (AU$5.19) | AU$5.10 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P33 (AU$3.68) | AU$11 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,500 (AU$953) | AU$1,070 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.80 (AU$0.20) | AU$0.95 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | P506 (AU$57) | AU$92 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P48 (AU$5.39) | AU$43 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,881 prices entered by 373 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 56% cheaper than in Australia
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