Cost of living in Nepal compared to Botswana
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Nepal is 46% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
Nepal | Botswana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 228 (P23) | P134 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 531 (P55) | P84 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 229 (P23) | P46 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 91 (P9) | P21 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨ 177 (P18) | P48 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 84 (P9) | P25 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 455 (P47) | P41 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 264 (P27) | P26 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 53 (P5.43) | P13 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 194 (P20) | P27 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 927 (P95) | P90 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 241 (P25) | P21 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 59 (P6) | P10 | - 39% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Nepal is 55% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
Nepal | Botswana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 45,306 (P4,657) | P10,975 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 30,940 (P3,181) | P6,470 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,538 (P569) | P713 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 25,000 (P2,570) | P9,246 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 15,000 (P1,542) | P5,000 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,000 (P308) | P825 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,124 (P116) | P638 | - 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨ 40,000 (P4,112) | P3,393 | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 15,000 (P1,542) | P1,500 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 2,500 (P257) | P97 | + 166% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (P51) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Nepal is 38% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Nepal | Botswana | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,288 (P338) | P612 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 8,999 (P925) | P354 | + 161% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 8,704 (P895) | P1,763 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 7,999 (P822) | P1,087 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Nepal is 9% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
Nepal | Botswana | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 5,331,140 (P548,028) | P375,383 | + 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 140 (P14) | P16 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,632 (P168) | P350 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Nepal is 27% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
Nepal | Botswana | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 169 (P17) | P150 | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 1,500 (P154) | P149 | + 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | P250 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 134 (P14) | P33 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 313 (P32) | P31 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 361 (P37) | P56 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 96 (P10) | P20 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 120 (P12) | P34 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 545 (P56) | P61 | - 9% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Nepal is 32% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
Nepal | Botswana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 2,500 (P257) | P306 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 800 (P82) | P215 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | P250 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,000 (P308) | P354 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 690 (P71) | P34 | + 108% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 448 (P46) | P46 | - 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 449 (P46) | P33 | + 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 70,000 (P7,196) | P8,500 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 1.90 (P0.20) | P1.80 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,626 (P167) | P506 | - 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 332 (P34) | P48 | - 29% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 298 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Cost of living in Nepal is 32% cheaper than in Botswana
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