Cost of living in Botswana compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P89 (R$ 32) | R$ 36 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P70 (R$ 25) | R$ 34 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P21 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.82 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P36 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P20 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P42 (R$ 15) | R$ 26 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P17 (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P27 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.66 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P23 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P77 (R$ 28) | R$ 44 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P23 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P14 (R$ 5.07) | R$ 4.92 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P5,000 (R$ 1,821) | R$ 3,686 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P7,000 (R$ 2,549) | R$ 2,512 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P639 (R$ 233) | R$ 587 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P9,000 (R$ 3,277) | R$ 2,715 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P7,500 (R$ 2,731) | R$ 1,707 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P483 (R$ 176) | R$ 515 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P531 (R$ 193) | R$ 89 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P3,782 (R$ 1,377) | R$ 1,982 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,578 (R$ 575) | R$ 626 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P76 (R$ 28) | R$ 29 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (R$ 18) | R$ 20 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P461 (R$ 168) | R$ 248 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P336 (R$ 122) | R$ 248 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P959 (R$ 349) | R$ 414 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,513 (R$ 551) | R$ 301 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,000 (R$ 72,825) | R$ 115,133 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (R$ 5.82) | R$ 5.59 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P1,000 (R$ 364) | R$ 229 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (R$ 55) | R$ 22 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P70 (R$ 25) | R$ 45 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P209 (R$ 76) | R$ 264 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P28 (R$ 10) | R$ 22 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P29 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P35 (R$ 13) | R$ 19 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P31 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P20 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.31 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P89 (R$ 32) | R$ 55 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P270 (R$ 98) | R$ 112 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P261 (R$ 95) | R$ 66 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (R$ 91) | R$ 215 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P256 (R$ 93) | R$ 200 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P51 (R$ 19) | R$ 29 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P37 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P28 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P800 (R$ 291) | R$ 4,406 | - 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P2.52 (R$ 0.92) | R$ 1.31 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P509 (R$ 185) | R$ 125 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P55 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,079 prices entered by 1,656 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.36413
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Cost of living in Botswana is about the same as in Brazil
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