Cost of living in Botswana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P93 (Taka 844) | Taka 253 | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P80 (Taka 724) | Taka 518 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P60 (Taka 543) | Taka 234 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P20 (Taka 181) | Taka 91 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (Taka 362) | Taka 150 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P30 (Taka 271) | Taka 78 | + 249% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P80 (Taka 724) | Taka 476 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P35 (Taka 317) | Taka 307 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P30 (Taka 271) | Taka 56 | + 385% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P30 (Taka 271) | Taka 407 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P80 (Taka 724) | Taka 1,613 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P25 (Taka 226) | Taka 136 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P10 (Taka 90) | Taka 72 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 122% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P10,975 (Taka 99,262) | Taka 40,565 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P6,470 (Taka 58,514) | Taka 22,239 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P600 (Taka 5,426) | Taka 4,221 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P11,564 (Taka 104,584) | Taka 50,272 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P5,000 (Taka 45,220) | Taka 31,111 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P400 (Taka 3,618) | Taka 5,000 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P800 (Taka 7,235) | Taka 1,266 | + 472% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P5,000 (Taka 45,220) | Taka 49,805 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P2,500 (Taka 22,610) | Taka 15,000 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P150 (Taka 1,357) | Taka 568 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P33 (Taka 298) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 312% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 312% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P1,000 (Taka 9,044) | Taka 2,505 | + 261% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P1,200 (Taka 10,853) | Taka 2,407 | + 351% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P1,500 (Taka 13,566) | Taka 5,268 | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P3,000 (Taka 27,132) | Taka 4,284 | + 533% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P375,383 (Taka 3,394,980) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (Taka 143) | Taka 110 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P350 (Taka 3,165) | Taka 2,433 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (Taka 1,357) | Taka 250 | + 443% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P149 (Taka 1,344) | Taka 308 | + 337% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P279 (Taka 2,520) | Taka 1,500 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P33 (Taka 297) | Taka 360 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P31 (Taka 283) | Taka 191 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P56 (Taka 506) | Taka 794 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (Taka 185) | Taka 158 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P34 (Taka 308) | Taka 200 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P61 (Taka 554) | Taka 205 | + 170% | |
| 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 2,771) | Taka 1,513 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P215 (Taka 1,949) | Taka 1,024 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (Taka 2,261) | Taka 3,000 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P354 (Taka 3,198) | 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 297) | Taka 606 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,500 (Taka 76,874) | 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 4,198) | Taka 2,307 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P48 (Taka 435) | Taka 325 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 409 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
9.044
BDT
/
BWP
Cost of living in Botswana is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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