Cost of living in Botswana compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P93 (R$ 38) | R$ 39 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P80 (R$ 33) | R$ 38 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P60 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P20 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.61 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P30 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P80 (R$ 33) | R$ 27 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P35 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P30 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P30 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P80 (R$ 33) | R$ 49 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P25 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P10 (R$ 4.11) | R$ 4.57 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P10,975 (R$ 4,510) | R$ 4,100 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P6,470 (R$ 2,659) | R$ 2,707 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P600 (R$ 247) | R$ 694 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P11,564 (R$ 4,752) | R$ 3,014 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P5,000 (R$ 2,055) | R$ 1,960 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P400 (R$ 164) | R$ 540 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P800 (R$ 329) | R$ 91 | + 261% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P5,000 (R$ 2,055) | R$ 1,840 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P2,500 (R$ 1,027) | R$ 637 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P150 (R$ 62) | R$ 31 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P33 (R$ 14) | R$ 22 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P1,000 (R$ 411) | R$ 294 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P1,200 (R$ 493) | R$ 277 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P1,500 (R$ 616) | R$ 414 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P3,000 (R$ 1,233) | R$ 328 | + 275% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P375,383 (R$ 154,249) | R$ 114,792 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P350 (R$ 144) | R$ 250 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (R$ 62) | R$ 22 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P149 (R$ 61) | R$ 53 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P279 (R$ 114) | R$ 300 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P33 (R$ 13) | R$ 24 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P31 (R$ 13) | R$ 14 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P56 (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P34 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.87 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P61 (R$ 25) | R$ 59 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P306 (R$ 126) | R$ 115 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P215 (R$ 89) | R$ 62 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (R$ 103) | R$ 234 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P354 (R$ 145) | R$ 242 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P34 (R$ 14) | R$ 32 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P46 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P33 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,500 (R$ 3,493) | R$ 3,761 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.80 (R$ 0.74) | R$ 1.98 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P464 (R$ 191) | R$ 141 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P48 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13,056 prices entered by 1,333 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 6% more expensive than in Brazil
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