- 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 | P46 (Taka 357) | Taka 302 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P74 (Taka 567) | Taka 414 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P33 (Taka 251) | Taka 159 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P12 (Taka 91) | Taka 74 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P27 (Taka 212) | Taka 96 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P13 (Taka 99) | Taka 60 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P71 (Taka 548) | Taka 368 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (Taka 122) | Taka 145 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P15 (Taka 112) | Taka 23 | + 384% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (Taka 100) | Taka 276 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P94 (Taka 723) | Taka 2,525 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P17 (Taka 131) | Taka 98 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P6 (Taka 47) | Taka 44 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P15,892 (Taka 122,333) | Taka 45,196 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P8,689 (Taka 66,890) | Taka 33,623 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P577 (Taka 4,440) | Taka 4,624 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P5,000 (Taka 38,490) | Taka 38,672 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P3,500 (Taka 26,943) | Taka 23,451 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P2,500 (Taka 19,245) | Taka 4,030 | + 378% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P774 (Taka 5,955) | Taka 2,183 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,580 (Taka 35,259) | Taka 43,433 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,252 (Taka 9,641) | Taka 17,716 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P81 (Taka 621) | Taka 302 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P475 (Taka 3,654) | Taka 517 | + 607% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P649 (Taka 4,992) | Taka 2,361 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P483 (Taka 3,719) | Taka 2,386 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P1,128 (Taka 8,680) | Taka 4,358 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,349 (Taka 10,383) | Taka 3,865 | + 169% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P249,074 (Taka 1,917,368) | Taka 2,863,950 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (Taka 67) | Taka 92 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P387 (Taka 2,977) | Taka 2,188 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P38 (Taka 289) | Taka 283 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (Taka 1,060) | Taka 492 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P300 (Taka 2,311) | Taka 1,257 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P30 (Taka 231) | Taka 328 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (Taka 191) | Taka 279 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P40 (Taka 306) | Taka 318 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P15 (Taka 115) | Taka 87 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P13 (Taka 102) | Taka 116 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P87 (Taka 668) | Taka 314 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 1% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P326 (Taka 2,512) | Taka 1,543 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P112 (Taka 862) | Taka 744 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P326 (Taka 2,508) | Taka 4,335 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P541 (Taka 4,167) | Taka 5,081 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P63 (Taka 488) | Taka 698 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P35 (Taka 271) | Taka 323 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P23 (Taka 179) | Taka 482 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P10,019 (Taka 77,129) | Taka 35,756 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.19 (Taka 9) | Taka 22 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P414 (Taka 3,190) | Taka 3,020 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P37 (Taka 283) | Taka 231 | + 23% | |
| 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 2,611 prices entered by 379 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
7.698
BDT
/
BWP
Cost of living in Botswana is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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