Cost of living in Botswana compared to Brazil
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Botswana is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P134 (R$ 49) | R$ 36 | + 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P84 (R$ 31) | R$ 35 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P46 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P21 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.17 | + 52% | |
12 eggs, large | P48 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P25 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P41 (R$ 15) | R$ 24 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P26 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P13 (R$ 4.96) | R$ 6 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P27 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.86 | + 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P90 (R$ 33) | R$ 44 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | P21 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P10 (R$ 3.66) | R$ 4.50 | - 19% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Botswana is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P10,975 (R$ 4,036) | R$ 3,821 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P6,470 (R$ 2,379) | R$ 2,416 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P713 (R$ 262) | R$ 673 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P9,246 (R$ 3,400) | R$ 2,756 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P5,000 (R$ 1,839) | R$ 1,661 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P825 (R$ 304) | R$ 557 | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P638 (R$ 235) | R$ 90 | + 162% | |
40” flat screen tv | P3,393 (R$ 1,248) | R$ 1,914 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,500 (R$ 552) | R$ 655 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P97 (R$ 36) | R$ 31 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Botswana is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P612 (R$ 225) | R$ 253 | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P354 (R$ 130) | R$ 262 | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P1,763 (R$ 648) | R$ 411 | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,087 (R$ 400) | R$ 321 | + 25% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Botswana is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P375,383 (R$ 138,038) | R$ 110,768 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (R$ 5.79) | R$ 5.65 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | P350 (R$ 129) | R$ 241 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Botswana is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (R$ 55) | R$ 20 | + 171% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P149 (R$ 55) | R$ 48 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P250 (R$ 92) | R$ 275 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P33 (R$ 12) | R$ 23 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P31 (R$ 11) | R$ 14 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P56 (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | P34 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.39 | + 133% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P61 (R$ 23) | R$ 59 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Botswana is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P306 (R$ 113) | R$ 109 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | P215 (R$ 79) | R$ 62 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (R$ 92) | R$ 251 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P354 (R$ 130) | R$ 224 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P34 (R$ 13) | R$ 30 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P46 (R$ 17) | R$ 14 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P33 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,500 (R$ 3,126) | R$ 4,068 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.80 (R$ 0.66) | R$ 1.11 | - 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | P506 (R$ 186) | R$ 135 | + 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P48 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 57% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,603 prices entered by 1,828 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 6% cheaper than in Brazil
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