Cost of living in Botswana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P76 (Taka 541) | Taka 263 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P61 (Taka 436) | Taka 344 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P21 (Taka 150) | Taka 162 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P13 (Taka 92) | Taka 74 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P46 (Taka 330) | Taka 112 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P16 (Taka 112) | Taka 50 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P32 (Taka 231) | Taka 581 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P20 (Taka 142) | Taka 172 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P8 (Taka 57) | Taka 26 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P16 (Taka 114) | Taka 391 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (Taka 683) | Taka 1,738 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P16 (Taka 118) | Taka 103 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P5.97 (Taka 43) | Taka 41 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P12,988 (Taka 93,079) | Taka 59,451 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P12,248 (Taka 87,771) | Taka 33,978 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,637 (Taka 11,729) | Taka 4,046 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P12,000 (Taka 85,996) | Taka 35,113 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P4,899 (Taka 35,108) | Taka 15,590 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P942 (Taka 6,750) | Taka 3,803 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P906 (Taka 6,494) | Taka 1,167 | + 457% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P6,000 (Taka 42,998) | Taka 35,909 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,277 (Taka 9,154) | Taka 13,069 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P73 (Taka 527) | Taka 431 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (Taka 358) | Taka 852 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P494 (Taka 3,537) | Taka 1,746 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P706 (Taka 5,057) | Taka 1,826 | + 177% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P708 (Taka 5,074) | Taka 5,220 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P613 (Taka 4,392) | Taka 4,121 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P400,000 (Taka 2,866,547) | Taka 2,554,870 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P10 (Taka 73) | Taka 96 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P268 (Taka 1,920) | Taka 2,898 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P50 (Taka 359) | Taka 133 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (Taka 987) | Taka 498 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P219 (Taka 1,571) | Taka 1,000 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P30 (Taka 215) | Taka 400 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P19 (Taka 134) | Taka 164 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (Taka 340) | Taka 356 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (Taka 146) | Taka 84 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P20 (Taka 146) | Taka 141 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P107 (Taka 766) | Taka 167 | + 360% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P119 (Taka 854) | Taka 1,289 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P100 (Taka 717) | Taka 888 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (Taka 1,720) | Taka 2,301 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P500 (Taka 3,583) | Taka 1,790 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P80 (Taka 573) | Taka 817 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P53 (Taka 382) | Taka 304 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P17 (Taka 124) | Taka 536 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (Taka 74,120) | Taka 35,756 | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.01 (Taka 7) | Taka 1.67 | + 337% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P607 (Taka 4,352) | Taka 1,882 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (Taka 338) | Taka 272 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,458 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
7.166
BDT
/
BWP
Cost of living in Botswana is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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