Cost of living in Botswana compared to Bangladesh
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Botswana is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P134 (Taka 1,081) | Taka 859 | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P84 (Taka 678) | Taka 711 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P46 (Taka 368) | Taka 246 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P21 (Taka 172) | Taka 100 | + 72% | |
12 eggs, large | P48 (Taka 389) | Taka 160 | + 143% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P25 (Taka 203) | Taka 112 | + 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P41 (Taka 333) | Taka 625 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P26 (Taka 213) | Taka 334 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P13 (Taka 109) | Taka 77 | + 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P27 (Taka 215) | Taka 779 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P90 (Taka 725) | Taka 1,629 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | P21 (Taka 170) | Taka 126 | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P10 (Taka 80) | Taka 169 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Botswana is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P10,975 (Taka 88,659) | Taka 58,353 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P6,470 (Taka 52,263) | Taka 45,554 | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P713 (Taka 5,757) | Taka 6,854 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P9,246 (Taka 74,691) | Taka 142,206 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P5,000 (Taka 40,390) | Taka 56,988 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P825 (Taka 6,668) | Taka 8,881 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P638 (Taka 5,157) | Taka 1,075 | + 380% | |
40” flat screen tv | P3,393 (Taka 27,412) | Taka 60,260 | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,500 (Taka 12,117) | Taka 37,692 | - 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P97 (Taka 781) | Taka 919 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 200 | - | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Botswana is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P612 (Taka 4,945) | Taka 3,344 | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P354 (Taka 2,860) | Taka 2,984 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P1,763 (Taka 14,242) | Taka 9,054 | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,087 (Taka 8,783) | Taka 9,196 | - 4% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Botswana is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P375,383 (Taka 3,032,338) | Taka 5,330,940 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (Taka 127) | Taka 108 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | P350 (Taka 2,827) | Taka 3,828 | - 26% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Botswana is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (Taka 1,212) | Taka 836 | + 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P149 (Taka 1,201) | Taka 876 | + 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P250 (Taka 2,019) | Taka 1,543 | + 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P33 (Taka 265) | Taka 409 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P31 (Taka 252) | Taka 736 | - 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P56 (Taka 452) | Taka 777 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (Taka 165) | Taka 104 | + 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | P34 (Taka 275) | Taka 129 | + 113% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P61 (Taka 495) | Taka 313 | + 58% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Botswana is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P306 (Taka 2,475) | Taka 1,462 | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | P215 (Taka 1,740) | Taka 1,023 | + 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (Taka 2,019) | Taka 3,581 | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P354 (Taka 2,857) | Taka 3,800 | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P34 (Taka 275) | Taka 1,519 | - 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P46 (Taka 374) | Taka 605 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P33 (Taka 265) | Taka 641 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,500 (Taka 68,663) | Taka 35,756 | + 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.80 (Taka 15) | Taka 3.07 | + 374% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | P506 (Taka 4,090) | Taka 3,982 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P48 (Taka 388) | Taka 342 | + 13% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 769 prices entered by 272 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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