Cost of living in Botswana compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P82 (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P61 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P21 (AU$2.85) | AU$5.92 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P13 (AU$1.75) | AU$1.27 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P65 (AU$9) | AU$5.59 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P16 (AU$2.12) | AU$4.85 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P32 (AU$4.39) | AU$8 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P20 (AU$2.70) | AU$4.31 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P8 (AU$1.08) | AU$3.24 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (AU$1.72) | AU$5.84 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (AU$13) | AU$19 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P17 (AU$2.34) | AU$2.92 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P6 (AU$0.87) | AU$2.25 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P7,795 (AU$1,063) | AU$2,591 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,320 (AU$725) | AU$2,075 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P974 (AU$133) | AU$190 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,166 (AU$568) | AU$1,963 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P2,819 (AU$384) | AU$1,437 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P942 (AU$128) | AU$185 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P906 (AU$124) | AU$59 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,028 (AU$549) | AU$545 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,277 (AU$174) | AU$212 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P73 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$31 | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P400 (AU$55) | AU$100 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P706 (AU$96) | AU$76 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P850 (AU$116) | AU$150 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P800 (AU$109) | AU$155 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P159,175 (AU$21,702) | AU$26,374 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P10 (AU$1.42) | AU$1.49 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P240 (AU$33) | AU$150 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P50 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (AU$19) | AU$16 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P219 (AU$30) | AU$69 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P30 (AU$4.09) | AU$6 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P19 (AU$2.54) | AU$4.77 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (AU$6) | AU$5.80 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (AU$2.78) | AU$3.25 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P20 (AU$2.78) | AU$3.84 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P107 (AU$15) | AU$29 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P119 (AU$16) | AU$55 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P100 (AU$14) | AU$37 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (AU$33) | AU$216 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P500 (AU$68) | AU$104 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P80 (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P53 (AU$7) | AU$4.71 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P17 (AU$2.36) | AU$9 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (AU$1,410) | AU$639 | + 121% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.01 (AU$0.14) | AU$0.38 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P737 (AU$100) | AU$73 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (AU$6) | AU$35 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.13634
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,538 prices entered by 985 different people.
Cost of living in Botswana is 40% cheaper than in Australia
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