Cost of living in Botswana compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P77 (R$ 39) | R$ 28 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P64 (R$ 33) | R$ 27 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P23 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P14 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.88 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P17 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.58 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P45 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P22 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P8 (R$ 4.08) | R$ 4.55 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P15 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.82 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P200 (R$ 102) | R$ 38 | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P16 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P5.51 (R$ 2.81) | R$ 3.37 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 135% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P15,526 (R$ 7,913) | R$ 3,095 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P11,830 (R$ 6,029) | R$ 1,821 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,647 (R$ 839) | R$ 493 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P9,957 (R$ 5,075) | R$ 2,061 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P6,979 (R$ 3,557) | R$ 1,276 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P500 (R$ 255) | R$ 357 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P500 (R$ 255) | R$ 79 | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,213 (R$ 2,147) | R$ 1,672 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P953 (R$ 486) | R$ 471 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P36 (R$ 18) | R$ 22 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P545 (R$ 278) | R$ 209 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P618 (R$ 315) | R$ 192 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P706 (R$ 360) | R$ 324 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P641 (R$ 327) | R$ 247 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P272,339 (R$ 138,805) | R$ 87,728 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P10 (R$ 4.91) | R$ 4.45 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P300 (R$ 153) | R$ 223 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P44 (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (R$ 70) | R$ 41 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P200 (R$ 102) | R$ 218 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P36 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P17 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P54 (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P19 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.97 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P22 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.07 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P87 (R$ 44) | R$ 43 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P288 (R$ 147) | R$ 94 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P126 (R$ 64) | R$ 52 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (R$ 122) | R$ 219 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P700 (R$ 357) | R$ 183 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P50 (R$ 25) | R$ 25 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P53 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 142% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P16 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (R$ 5,271) | R$ 3,532 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P0.60 (R$ 0.31) | R$ 1.27 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P564 (R$ 287) | R$ 117 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 15,664 prices entered by 1,566 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 48% more expensive than in Brazil
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