- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Botswana compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P79 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P60 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P28 (AU$3.68) | AU$6 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P11 (AU$1.53) | AU$1.28 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P29 (AU$3.91) | AU$5.72 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 (AU$1.56) | AU$4.96 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P32 (AU$4.29) | AU$9 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (AU$2.09) | AU$4.17 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P10 (AU$1.26) | AU$3.30 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (AU$1.68) | AU$5.24 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (AU$13) | AU$19 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P16 (AU$2.18) | AU$3.20 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (AU$0.89) | AU$2.17 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P9,045 (AU$1,201) | AU$2,678 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,335 (AU$708) | AU$2,073 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P841 (AU$112) | AU$261 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P4,166 (AU$553) | AU$2,035 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,967 (AU$394) | AU$1,436 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P1,671 (AU$222) | AU$192 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P818 (AU$109) | AU$60 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,028 (AU$535) | AU$558 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,312 (AU$174) | AU$186 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P80 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P475 (AU$63) | AU$29 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P571 (AU$76) | AU$104 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P365 (AU$48) | AU$71 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P837 (AU$111) | AU$142 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,093 (AU$145) | AU$149 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 68% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P159,175 (AU$21,133) | AU$26,998 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P8 (AU$1.12) | AU$1.47 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P140 (AU$19) | AU$140 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P50 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (AU$18) | AU$16 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P279 (AU$37) | AU$71 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P30 (AU$3.99) | AU$7 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (AU$3.29) | AU$5.18 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P15 (AU$1.96) | AU$3.24 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P12 (AU$1.62) | AU$3.86 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P101 (AU$13) | AU$29 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P321 (AU$43) | AU$54 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P113 (AU$15) | AU$36 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P326 (AU$43) | AU$202 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P464 (AU$62) | AU$102 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P63 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P27 (AU$3.54) | AU$4.61 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P18 (AU$2.38) | AU$9 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P10,348 (AU$1,374) | AU$583 | + 136% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.06 (AU$0.14) | AU$0.60 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P380 (AU$51) | AU$73 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P37 (AU$4.89) | AU$31 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.13277
AUD
/
BWP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,771 prices entered by 2,100 different people.
Cost of living in Botswana is 45% cheaper than in Australia
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