Cost of living in Botswana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P99 (Taka 700) | Taka 532 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P71 (Taka 504) | Taka 488 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (Taka 186) | Taka 263 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P14 (Taka 97) | Taka 98 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (Taka 286) | Taka 134 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P16 (Taka 110) | Taka 96 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P46 (Taka 325) | Taka 329 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P20 (Taka 145) | Taka 203 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P14 (Taka 96) | Taka 27 | + 250% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P17 (Taka 122) | Taka 530 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P82 (Taka 577) | Taka 1,346 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P16 (Taka 115) | Taka 112 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P9 (Taka 60) | Taka 58 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P8,287 (Taka 58,644) | Taka 43,087 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,077 (Taka 35,930) | Taka 21,416 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,647 (Taka 11,654) | Taka 4,489 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,461 (Taka 31,569) | Taka 37,342 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P3,768 (Taka 26,664) | Taka 20,129 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P500 (Taka 3,538) | Taka 3,105 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P519 (Taka 3,671) | Taka 947 | + 288% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,213 (Taka 29,813) | Taka 36,542 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P953 (Taka 6,747) | Taka 16,205 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P36 (Taka 255) | Taka 369 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P539 (Taka 3,813) | Taka 2,612 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P332 (Taka 2,351) | Taka 3,117 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P733 (Taka 5,186) | Taka 9,947 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P773 (Taka 5,470) | Taka 6,827 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 33% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P241,160 (Taka 1,706,680) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (Taka 66) | Taka 91 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P158 (Taka 1,119) | Taka 1,696 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 27% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P44 (Taka 311) | Taka 296 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (Taka 975) | Taka 1,395 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P200 (Taka 1,416) | Taka 1,191 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P36 (Taka 255) | Taka 498 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P17 (Taka 120) | Taka 208 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P54 (Taka 382) | Taka 690 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P19 (Taka 135) | Taka 173 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P22 (Taka 154) | Taka 229 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P87 (Taka 616) | Taka 304 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Botswana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P288 (Taka 2,040) | Taka 1,410 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P150 (Taka 1,062) | Taka 885 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (Taka 1,698) | Taka 1,939 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P528 (Taka 3,734) | Taka 3,617 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P50 (Taka 354) | Taka 1,328 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P32 (Taka 223) | Taka 393 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P21 (Taka 152) | Taka 594 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (Taka 73,195) | Taka 35,756 | + 105% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.32 (Taka 9) | Taka 2.19 | + 325% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P363 (Taka 2,571) | Taka 1,057 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (Taka 334) | Taka 268 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 588 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
7.077
BDT
/
BWP
Cost of living in Botswana is about the same as in Bangladesh
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