Cost of living in Botswana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P96 (Taka 770) | Taka 354 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P50 (Taka 405) | Taka 372 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P45 (Taka 362) | Taka 192 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P19 (Taka 149) | Taka 91 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P28 (Taka 225) | Taka 156 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P26 (Taka 210) | Taka 83 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P42 (Taka 336) | Taka 697 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P26 (Taka 213) | Taka 209 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P27 (Taka 214) | Taka 41 | + 424% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P22 (Taka 181) | Taka 488 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P116 (Taka 933) | Taka 1,255 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P20 (Taka 161) | Taka 130 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P15 (Taka 121) | Taka 57 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P9,942 (Taka 80,088) | Taka 48,251 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P11,942 (Taka 96,198) | Taka 35,702 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P639 (Taka 5,148) | Taka 3,885 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P9,000 (Taka 72,497) | Taka 61,660 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P7,500 (Taka 60,414) | Taka 33,185 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P483 (Taka 3,888) | Taka 3,381 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P809 (Taka 6,520) | Taka 945 | + 590% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P3,512 (Taka 28,292) | Taka 42,323 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,578 (Taka 12,713) | Taka 19,150 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P76 (Taka 609) | Taka 561 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (Taka 403) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P461 (Taka 3,712) | Taka 2,028 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P336 (Taka 2,704) | Taka 3,683 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P2,850 (Taka 22,954) | Taka 7,920 | + 190% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,513 (Taka 12,187) | Taka 4,630 | + 163% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P298,848 (Taka 2,407,281) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P15 (Taka 121) | Taka 128 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P1,000 (Taka 8,055) | Taka 3,514 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (Taka 1,208) | Taka 228 | + 429% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P70 (Taka 560) | Taka 647 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P209 (Taka 1,681) | Taka 1,685 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P28 (Taka 226) | Taka 409 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P29 (Taka 232) | Taka 325 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P35 (Taka 280) | Taka 468 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P31 (Taka 248) | Taka 94 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P20 (Taka 161) | Taka 172 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P89 (Taka 718) | Taka 640 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P270 (Taka 2,171) | Taka 1,598 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P261 (Taka 2,101) | Taka 896 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (Taka 2,014) | Taka 1,777 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P256 (Taka 2,066) | Taka 3,233 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P51 (Taka 413) | Taka 999 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P37 (Taka 298) | Taka 266 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P28 (Taka 226) | Taka 520 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P800 (Taka 6,444) | Taka 35,756 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P2.52 (Taka 20) | Taka 10 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P509 (Taka 4,098) | Taka 2,120 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P55 (Taka 445) | Taka 287 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 846 prices entered by 293 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
8.055
BDT
/
BWP
Cost of living in Botswana is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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