- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Botswana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 2% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P64 (Taka 503) | Taka 328 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P72 (Taka 563) | Taka 415 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P33 (Taka 258) | Taka 169 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P12 (Taka 92) | Taka 74 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P28 (Taka 223) | Taka 97 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P11 (Taka 89) | Taka 63 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P68 (Taka 530) | Taka 359 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P15 (Taka 121) | Taka 146 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P14 (Taka 106) | Taka 24 | + 351% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (Taka 99) | Taka 304 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (Taka 747) | Taka 2,421 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P16 (Taka 127) | Taka 101 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (Taka 52) | Taka 44 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 158% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P14,446 (Taka 113,168) | Taka 43,699 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P8,686 (Taka 68,040) | Taka 32,498 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P544 (Taka 4,258) | Taka 3,873 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P10,049 (Taka 78,716) | Taka 42,062 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P5,772 (Taka 45,215) | Taka 24,788 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P1,490 (Taka 11,674) | Taka 3,366 | + 247% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P920 (Taka 7,204) | Taka 2,008 | + 259% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,295 (Taka 33,647) | Taka 43,783 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,432 (Taka 11,216) | Taka 14,583 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P78 (Taka 608) | Taka 292 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P475 (Taka 3,718) | Taka 606 | + 514% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P641 (Taka 5,024) | Taka 2,177 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P483 (Taka 3,785) | Taka 2,485 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P947 (Taka 7,418) | Taka 4,501 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,205 (Taka 9,442) | Taka 3,784 | + 150% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 23% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P174,757 (Taka 1,368,986) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (Taka 69) | Taka 92 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P387 (Taka 3,029) | Taka 2,504 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P38 (Taka 294) | Taka 297 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (Taka 1,079) | Taka 476 | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P219 (Taka 1,719) | Taka 1,238 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P30 (Taka 235) | Taka 370 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (Taka 194) | Taka 304 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (Taka 372) | Taka 344 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P15 (Taka 116) | Taka 90 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P12 (Taka 96) | Taka 110 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P101 (Taka 791) | Taka 326 | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 0% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P321 (Taka 2,512) | Taka 1,455 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P117 (Taka 914) | Taka 756 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P326 (Taka 2,553) | Taka 2,663 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P534 (Taka 4,184) | Taka 4,971 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P63 (Taka 497) | Taka 1,315 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P32 (Taka 249) | Taka 516 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P34 (Taka 263) | Taka 564 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P10,348 (Taka 81,066) | Taka 35,756 | + 127% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.19 (Taka 9) | Taka 21 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P356 (Taka 2,787) | Taka 2,557 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P37 (Taka 288) | Taka 228 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,763 prices entered by 383 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
7.834
BDT
/
BWP
Cost of living in Botswana is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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