- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Botswana compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P64 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P72 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P33 (AU$4.34) | AU$6 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P12 (AU$1.54) | AU$1.34 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P28 (AU$3.75) | AU$5.78 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P11 (AU$1.50) | AU$5.07 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P68 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P15 (AU$2.04) | AU$4.23 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P14 (AU$1.79) | AU$3.39 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (AU$1.67) | AU$5.23 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (AU$13) | AU$20 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P16 (AU$2.14) | AU$3.26 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (AU$0.87) | AU$2.20 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P14,446 (AU$1,906) | AU$2,718 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P8,686 (AU$1,146) | AU$2,078 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P544 (AU$72) | AU$292 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P10,049 (AU$1,325) | AU$2,104 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P5,772 (AU$761) | AU$1,460 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P1,490 (AU$197) | AU$248 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P920 (AU$121) | AU$59 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,295 (AU$567) | AU$664 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,432 (AU$189) | AU$208 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P78 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P475 (AU$63) | AU$30 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P641 (AU$85) | AU$108 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P483 (AU$64) | AU$76 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P947 (AU$125) | AU$147 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,205 (AU$159) | AU$157 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P174,757 (AU$23,051) | AU$26,190 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (AU$1.16) | AU$1.45 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P387 (AU$51) | AU$139 | - 63% | |
| 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$4.95) | AU$10 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P219 (AU$29) | AU$70 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P30 (AU$3.96) | AU$8 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (AU$3.26) | AU$5.19 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P15 (AU$1.95) | AU$3.39 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P12 (AU$1.61) | AU$3.80 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P101 (AU$13) | AU$30 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P321 (AU$42) | AU$54 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P117 (AU$15) | AU$36 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P326 (AU$43) | AU$213 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P534 (AU$70) | AU$104 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P63 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P32 (AU$4.19) | AU$4.53 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P34 (AU$4.43) | AU$9 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P10,348 (AU$1,365) | AU$602 | + 127% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.19 (AU$0.16) | AU$0.64 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P356 (AU$47) | AU$78 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P37 (AU$4.86) | AU$31 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,441 prices entered by 2,299 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.13190
AUD
/
BWP
Cost of living in Botswana is 34% cheaper than in Australia
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