Cost of living in Germany compared to Botswana
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Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Germany is 57% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Germany | Botswana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (P211) | P134 | + 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (P152) | P84 | + 81% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (P89) | P46 | + 95% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (P18) | P21 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.28 (P64) | P48 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (P45) | P25 | + 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (P93) | P41 | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (P38) | P26 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (P28) | P13 | + 106% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (P16) | P27 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (P97) | P90 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (P29) | P21 | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (P28) | P10 | + 181% | |
Housing | + 101% | |||
Housing in Germany is 101% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Germany | Botswana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,001 (P29,713) | P10,975 | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,574 (P23,371) | P6,470 | + 261% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 (P3,365) | P713 | + 372% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (P18,405) | P9,246 | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 (P13,430) | P5,000 | + 169% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €163 (P2,414) | P825 | + 193% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (P554) | P638 | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (P5,454) | P3,393 | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (P1,641) | P1,500 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (P91) | P97 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (P261) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Germany is 49% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Germany | Botswana | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (P1,281) | P612 | + 109% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (P560) | P354 | + 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (P1,328) | P1,763 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (P1,786) | P1,087 | + 64% | |
Transportation | + 72% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 72% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Germany | Botswana | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,039 (P490,714) | P375,383 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (P27) | P16 | + 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (P764) | P350 | + 118% | |
Personal Care | + 62% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 62% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Germany | Botswana | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (P129) | P150 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (P233) | P149 | + 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (P1,066) | P250 | + 327% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (P59) | P33 | + 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (P44) | P31 | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (P48) | P56 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (P29) | P20 | + 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (P25) | P34 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (P315) | P61 | + 414% | |
Entertainment | + 66% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 66% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Germany | Botswana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (P690) | P306 | + 125% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (P365) | P215 | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (P1,245) | P250 | + 398% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (P993) | P354 | + 181% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (P151) | P34 | + 343% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (P55) | P46 | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.43 (P66) | P33 | + 101% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €578 (P8,579) | P8,500 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (P1.99) | P1.80 | + 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (P593) | P506 | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (P122) | P48 | + 155% | |
TOTAL | + 75% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,541 prices entered by 399 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Germany is 75% more expensive than in Botswana
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