Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Botswana
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 49% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (P152) | P89 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (P108) | P70 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (P52) | P26 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (P24) | P21 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (P52) | P36 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.16 (P19) | P20 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 18 (P65) | P42 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (P28) | P17 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.83 (P14) | P27 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (P40) | P23 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 58 (P210) | P77 | + 173% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (P31) | P23 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (P16) | P14 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 203% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,667 (P34,956) | P5,000 | + 599% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,381 (P26,688) | P7,000 | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 729 (P2,636) | P639 | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,639 (P20,388) | P9,000 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,020 (P14,534) | P7,500 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 540 (P1,954) | P483 | + 305% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 352 (P1,274) | P531 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,352 (P4,889) | P3,782 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (P1,236) | P1,578 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (P162) | P76 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 45 (P162) | P50 | + 224% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 61% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Botswana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 202 (P732) | P461 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 189 (P685) | P336 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 341 (P1,233) | P959 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 342 (P1,237) | P1,513 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 31% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,551 (P327,417) | P200,000 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.71 (P13) | P16 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 132 (P477) | P1,000 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 93% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (P82) | P150 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (P135) | P70 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 291 (P1,053) | P209 | + 405% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (P94) | P28 | + 236% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (P63) | P29 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (P72) | P35 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (P44) | P31 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (P70) | P20 | + 249% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (P182) | P89 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 133% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (P696) | P270 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 93 (P335) | P261 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 332 (P1,200) | P250 | + 380% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 269 (P973) | P256 | + 279% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (P279) | P51 | + 445% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (P75) | P37 | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (P150) | P28 | + 436% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,989 (P7,193) | P800 | + 799% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.63 (P2.29) | P2.52 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 276 (P997) | P509 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (P73) | P54 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,399 prices entered by 290 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 62% more expensive than in Botswana
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