Cost of living in Botswana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P124 (Taka 1,119) | Taka 270 | + 315% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P80 (Taka 718) | Taka 530 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P46 (Taka 412) | Taka 212 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P21 (Taka 193) | Taka 92 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P48 (Taka 435) | Taka 144 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P25 (Taka 227) | Taka 87 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P41 (Taka 373) | Taka 475 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P26 (Taka 238) | Taka 301 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P13 (Taka 122) | Taka 57 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P27 (Taka 240) | Taka 427 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P90 (Taka 811) | Taka 1,461 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P21 (Taka 190) | Taka 137 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P10 (Taka 90) | Taka 73 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P10,975 (Taka 99,153) | Taka 39,784 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P6,470 (Taka 58,449) | Taka 22,029 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P713 (Taka 6,439) | Taka 3,945 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P11,564 (Taka 104,470) | Taka 75,922 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P5,000 (Taka 45,171) | Taka 37,731 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P825 (Taka 7,457) | Taka 10,000 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P638 (Taka 5,767) | Taka 1,355 | + 326% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P3,393 (Taka 30,657) | Taka 44,973 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,500 (Taka 13,551) | Taka 9,570 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P97 (Taka 873) | Taka 533 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P33 (Taka 298) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P612 (Taka 5,530) | Taka 2,114 | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P354 (Taka 3,198) | Taka 2,450 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P1,763 (Taka 15,928) | Taka 4,870 | + 227% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,087 (Taka 9,823) | Taka 4,397 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P375,383 (Taka 3,391,250) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (Taka 142) | Taka 119 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P350 (Taka 3,162) | Taka 2,408 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (Taka 1,355) | Taka 836 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P149 (Taka 1,343) | Taka 682 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P279 (Taka 2,517) | Taka 1,500 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P33 (Taka 296) | Taka 360 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P31 (Taka 282) | Taka 411 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P56 (Taka 506) | Taka 625 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (Taka 185) | Taka 102 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P34 (Taka 308) | Taka 129 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P61 (Taka 554) | Taka 380 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P306 (Taka 2,768) | Taka 1,745 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P215 (Taka 1,946) | Taka 1,011 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (Taka 2,259) | Taka 3,000 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P354 (Taka 3,195) | Taka 3,597 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P34 (Taka 308) | Taka 1,519 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P46 (Taka 418) | Taka 253 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P33 (Taka 296) | Taka 519 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,500 (Taka 76,790) | Taka 35,756 | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.80 (Taka 16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P464 (Taka 4,193) | Taka 2,561 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P48 (Taka 434) | Taka 327 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 437 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 38% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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