- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Botswana compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 1% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P64 (R$ 22) | R$ 29 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P72 (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P33 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P12 (R$ 4.09) | R$ 3.23 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P28 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P11 (R$ 3.97) | R$ 4.61 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P68 (R$ 24) | R$ 14 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P15 (R$ 5.40) | R$ 5.60 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P14 (R$ 4.74) | R$ 3.27 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (R$ 4.42) | R$ 4.57 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (R$ 33) | R$ 40 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P16 (R$ 5.67) | R$ 6 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (R$ 2.31) | R$ 3.22 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 101% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P14,446 (R$ 5,051) | R$ 3,119 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P8,686 (R$ 3,037) | R$ 1,939 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P544 (R$ 190) | R$ 623 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P10,049 (R$ 3,514) | R$ 2,110 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P5,772 (R$ 2,018) | R$ 1,326 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P1,490 (R$ 521) | R$ 408 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P920 (R$ 322) | R$ 85 | + 279% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,295 (R$ 1,502) | R$ 1,743 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,432 (R$ 501) | R$ 430 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P78 (R$ 27) | R$ 21 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P475 (R$ 166) | R$ 17 | + 892% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 1% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P641 (R$ 224) | R$ 201 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P483 (R$ 169) | R$ 183 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P947 (R$ 331) | R$ 327 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,205 (R$ 421) | R$ 256 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P174,757 (R$ 61,107) | R$ 86,370 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (R$ 3.08) | R$ 4.24 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P387 (R$ 135) | R$ 201 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P38 (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (R$ 48) | R$ 45 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P219 (R$ 77) | R$ 234 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P30 (R$ 11) | R$ 18 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P15 (R$ 5.16) | R$ 6 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P12 (R$ 4.28) | R$ 4.03 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P101 (R$ 35) | R$ 38 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P321 (R$ 112) | R$ 97 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P117 (R$ 41) | R$ 50 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P326 (R$ 114) | R$ 174 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P534 (R$ 187) | R$ 173 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P63 (R$ 22) | R$ 24 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P32 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P34 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P10,348 (R$ 3,619) | R$ 2,742 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.19 (R$ 0.42) | R$ 1.13 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P356 (R$ 124) | R$ 121 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P37 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 26,094 prices entered by 2,674 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.34967
BRL
/
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Cost of living in Botswana is 12% more expensive than in Brazil
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