- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Botswana compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P46 (AU$5.84) | AU$17 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P74 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P33 (AU$4.10) | AU$6 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P12 (AU$1.48) | AU$1.33 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P27 (AU$3.46) | AU$5.79 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P13 (AU$1.62) | AU$5.04 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P71 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (AU$1.99) | AU$4.29 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P15 (AU$1.84) | AU$3.34 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (AU$1.64) | AU$5.18 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P94 (AU$12) | AU$20 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P17 (AU$2.14) | AU$3.26 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P6 (AU$0.76) | AU$2.32 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P15,892 (AU$2,000) | AU$2,802 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P8,689 (AU$1,094) | AU$2,130 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P577 (AU$73) | AU$295 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P5,000 (AU$629) | AU$2,157 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P3,500 (AU$441) | AU$1,511 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P2,500 (AU$315) | AU$237 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P774 (AU$97) | AU$59 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,580 (AU$577) | AU$669 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,252 (AU$158) | AU$210 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P81 (AU$10) | AU$13 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P475 (AU$60) | AU$30 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P649 (AU$82) | AU$108 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P483 (AU$61) | AU$75 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P1,128 (AU$142) | AU$148 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,349 (AU$170) | AU$157 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P249,074 (AU$31,353) | AU$26,092 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P11 (AU$1.33) | AU$1.42 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P387 (AU$49) | AU$144 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P38 (AU$4.73) | AU$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (AU$17) | AU$16 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P300 (AU$38) | AU$72 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P30 (AU$3.78) | AU$7 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (AU$3.12) | AU$5.19 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P40 (AU$5.00) | AU$7 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P15 (AU$1.89) | AU$3.46 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P13 (AU$1.66) | AU$3.86 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P87 (AU$11) | AU$29 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P326 (AU$41) | AU$54 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P112 (AU$14) | AU$36 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P326 (AU$41) | AU$213 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P541 (AU$68) | AU$105 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P63 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P35 (AU$4.44) | AU$4.50 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P23 (AU$2.93) | AU$9 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P10,019 (AU$1,261) | AU$609 | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.19 (AU$0.15) | AU$0.71 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P414 (AU$52) | AU$80 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P37 (AU$4.63) | AU$30 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 15,057 prices entered by 2,367 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.12588
AUD
/
BWP
Cost of living in Botswana is 39% cheaper than in Australia
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