Cost of living in China compared to Botswana
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in China is 18% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
China | Botswana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37元 (P69) | P134 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 (P73) | P84 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (P24) | P46 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (P26) | P21 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 15元 (P28) | P48 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (P19) | P25 | - 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55元 (P103) | P41 | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (P28) | P26 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (P12) | P13 | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (P12) | P27 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87元 (P164) | P90 | + 83% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (P16) | P21 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (P20) | P10 | + 102% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in China is 30% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
China | Botswana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,566元 (P25,615) | P10,975 | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,567元 (P14,288) | P6,470 | + 121% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 499元 (P943) | P713 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,485元 (P12,245) | P9,246 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,297元 (P8,114) | P5,000 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 321元 (P607) | P825 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94元 (P177) | P638 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,393元 (P2,629) | P3,393 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 485元 (P917) | P1,500 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40元 (P76) | P97 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46元 (P87) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in China is 19% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
China | Botswana | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 452元 (P853) | P612 | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 258元 (P488) | P354 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 612元 (P1,156) | P1,763 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 779元 (P1,470) | P1,087 | + 35% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in China is 10% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
China | Botswana | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 166,194元 (P313,801) | P375,383 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (P16) | P16 | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 252元 (P475) | P350 | + 36% | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in China is 31% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
China | Botswana | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43元 (P81) | P150 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40元 (P76) | P149 | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 212元 (P401) | P250 | + 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 46元 (P87) | P33 | + 164% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 (P92) | P31 | + 195% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41元 (P78) | P56 | + 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (P22) | P20 | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (P29) | P34 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 94元 (P178) | P61 | + 190% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in China is 13% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
China | Botswana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 251元 (P475) | P306 | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 107元 (P202) | P215 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895元 (P1,689) | P250 | + 576% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 293元 (P554) | P354 | + 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 77元 (P145) | P34 | + 325% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (P54) | P46 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (P31) | P33 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,577元 (P6,753) | P8,500 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40元 (P0.76) | P1.80 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 356元 (P672) | P506 | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (P47) | P48 | - 2% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,620 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 12% more expensive than in Botswana
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