- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Botswana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 2% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P53 (Taka 431) | Taka 329 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P65 (Taka 527) | Taka 405 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P21 (Taka 173) | Taka 156 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P11 (Taka 89) | Taka 75 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P26 (Taka 213) | Taka 97 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 (Taka 94) | Taka 62 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P78 (Taka 635) | Taka 374 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P15 (Taka 125) | Taka 146 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P12 (Taka 95) | Taka 23 | + 311% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P14 (Taka 113) | Taka 275 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P94 (Taka 760) | Taka 2,472 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P17 (Taka 137) | Taka 99 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P5.72 (Taka 46) | Taka 43 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 233% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 233% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P22,148 (Taka 179,401) | Taka 43,815 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P15,000 (Taka 121,504) | Taka 29,565 | + 311% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P724 (Taka 5,862) | Taka 4,684 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P5,000 (Taka 40,501) | Taka 38,900 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P3,500 (Taka 28,351) | Taka 21,781 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P2,500 (Taka 20,251) | Taka 4,033 | + 402% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P1,397 (Taka 11,312) | Taka 2,051 | + 452% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,000 (Taka 32,401) | Taka 42,128 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P730 (Taka 5,914) | Taka 17,526 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P84 (Taka 679) | Taka 299 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P500 (Taka 4,050) | Taka 484 | + 736% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P653 (Taka 5,288) | Taka 2,223 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P462 (Taka 3,740) | Taka 2,446 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P1,050 (Taka 8,502) | Taka 4,342 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P991 (Taka 8,029) | Taka 3,730 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P249,074 (Taka 2,017,563) | Taka 2,716,720 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P11 (Taka 85) | Taka 94 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P258 (Taka 2,091) | Taka 1,782 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P38 (Taka 304) | Taka 257 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (Taka 1,116) | Taka 362 | + 208% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P299 (Taka 2,423) | Taka 1,258 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P46 (Taka 373) | Taka 431 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (Taka 202) | Taka 255 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (Taka 385) | Taka 301 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P18 (Taka 144) | Taka 85 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P13 (Taka 107) | Taka 104 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P98 (Taka 793) | Taka 326 | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P301 (Taka 2,438) | Taka 994 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P140 (Taka 1,134) | Taka 765 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P326 (Taka 2,639) | Taka 2,781 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P574 (Taka 4,652) | Taka 2,668 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P63 (Taka 514) | Taka 698 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P26 (Taka 209) | Taka 268 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P23 (Taka 189) | Taka 555 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P8,000 (Taka 64,802) | Taka 35,756 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.80 (Taka 15) | Taka 23 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P649 (Taka 5,261) | Taka 3,613 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P37 (Taka 298) | Taka 237 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,571 prices entered by 348 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
8.100
BDT
/
BWP
Cost of living in Botswana is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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