- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Botswana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P79 (Taka 629) | Taka 378 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P60 (Taka 478) | Taka 438 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P28 (Taka 220) | Taka 220 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P11 (Taka 92) | Taka 74 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P29 (Taka 235) | Taka 102 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 (Taka 94) | Taka 56 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P32 (Taka 257) | Taka 330 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (Taka 125) | Taka 148 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P10 (Taka 76) | Taka 24 | + 211% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (Taka 101) | Taka 318 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (Taka 759) | Taka 2,478 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P16 (Taka 131) | Taka 101 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (Taka 53) | Taka 48 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 108% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P9,045 (Taka 72,023) | Taka 43,806 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,335 (Taka 42,483) | Taka 35,106 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P841 (Taka 6,694) | Taka 3,522 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P4,166 (Taka 33,177) | Taka 46,238 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,967 (Taka 23,623) | Taka 24,863 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P1,671 (Taka 13,309) | Taka 2,602 | + 411% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P818 (Taka 6,516) | Taka 1,713 | + 280% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,028 (Taka 32,072) | Taka 41,130 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,312 (Taka 10,443) | Taka 14,071 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P80 (Taka 640) | Taka 307 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P475 (Taka 3,779) | Taka 549 | + 589% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P571 (Taka 4,548) | Taka 2,210 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P365 (Taka 2,905) | Taka 2,415 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P837 (Taka 6,664) | Taka 5,111 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,093 (Taka 8,705) | Taka 3,953 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 45% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P159,175 (Taka 1,267,492) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P8 (Taka 67) | Taka 88 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P140 (Taka 1,114) | Taka 2,280 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P50 (Taka 399) | Taka 300 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (Taka 1,097) | Taka 540 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P279 (Taka 2,225) | Taka 1,187 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P30 (Taka 239) | Taka 339 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (Taka 197) | Taka 302 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (Taka 378) | Taka 359 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P15 (Taka 117) | Taka 91 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P12 (Taka 97) | Taka 107 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P101 (Taka 804) | Taka 300 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P321 (Taka 2,554) | Taka 951 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P113 (Taka 897) | Taka 760 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P326 (Taka 2,595) | Taka 1,973 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P464 (Taka 3,691) | Taka 2,831 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P63 (Taka 505) | Taka 1,364 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P27 (Taka 213) | Taka 305 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P18 (Taka 143) | Taka 501 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P10,348 (Taka 82,403) | Taka 35,756 | + 130% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.06 (Taka 8) | Taka 22 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P380 (Taka 3,030) | Taka 2,337 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P37 (Taka 293) | Taka 230 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
7.963
BDT
/
BWP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,554 prices entered by 371 different people.
Cost of living in Botswana is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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