Cost of living in Botswana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P99 (Taka 776) | Taka 230 | + 237% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P71 (Taka 558) | Taka 376 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (Taka 206) | Taka 184 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P14 (Taka 107) | Taka 79 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (Taka 317) | Taka 105 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P16 (Taka 122) | Taka 54 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P46 (Taka 360) | Taka 526 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P20 (Taka 161) | Taka 159 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P14 (Taka 106) | Taka 28 | + 278% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P17 (Taka 135) | Taka 442 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P82 (Taka 639) | Taka 1,461 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P16 (Taka 127) | Taka 102 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P9 (Taka 67) | Taka 45 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P8,287 (Taka 64,997) | Taka 64,159 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,077 (Taka 39,822) | Taka 34,477 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,647 (Taka 12,917) | Taka 4,050 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,461 (Taka 34,989) | Taka 39,073 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P3,768 (Taka 29,553) | Taka 22,885 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P500 (Taka 3,922) | Taka 4,140 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P519 (Taka 4,068) | Taka 1,099 | + 270% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,213 (Taka 33,043) | Taka 37,254 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P953 (Taka 7,478) | Taka 15,000 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P36 (Taka 282) | Taka 411 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (Taka 392) | Taka 621 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P539 (Taka 4,226) | Taka 1,987 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P332 (Taka 2,605) | Taka 2,314 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P733 (Taka 5,748) | Taka 4,295 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P773 (Taka 6,062) | Taka 4,454 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P255,545 (Taka 2,004,405) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (Taka 73) | Taka 94 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P158 (Taka 1,240) | Taka 1,477 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P44 (Taka 345) | Taka 129 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (Taka 1,080) | Taka 491 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P200 (Taka 1,569) | Taka 1,039 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P36 (Taka 282) | Taka 405 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P17 (Taka 133) | Taka 230 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P54 (Taka 424) | Taka 411 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P19 (Taka 149) | Taka 82 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P22 (Taka 171) | Taka 100 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P87 (Taka 683) | Taka 240 | + 184% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P288 (Taka 2,261) | Taka 1,281 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P150 (Taka 1,177) | Taka 958 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (Taka 1,882) | Taka 2,373 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P528 (Taka 4,139) | Taka 2,103 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P50 (Taka 392) | Taka 1,179 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P32 (Taka 247) | Taka 284 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P21 (Taka 168) | Taka 638 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (Taka 81,125) | Taka 35,756 | + 127% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.32 (Taka 10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P363 (Taka 2,849) | Taka 1,420 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (Taka 370) | Taka 258 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 985 prices entered by 243 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
7.844
BDT
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BWP
Cost of living in Botswana is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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