Cost of living in Botswana compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P99 (R$ 40) | R$ 30 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P71 (R$ 29) | R$ 31 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P14 (R$ 5.54) | R$ 4.39 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P16 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P46 (R$ 19) | R$ 20 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P20 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P14 (R$ 5.49) | R$ 4.83 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P17 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.69 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P82 (R$ 33) | R$ 42 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P16 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P9 (R$ 3.45) | R$ 3.82 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P8,287 (R$ 3,353) | R$ 2,814 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,077 (R$ 2,054) | R$ 2,001 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,647 (R$ 666) | R$ 569 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,461 (R$ 1,805) | R$ 2,236 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P3,768 (R$ 1,525) | R$ 1,472 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P500 (R$ 202) | R$ 404 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P519 (R$ 210) | R$ 84 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,213 (R$ 1,705) | R$ 2,006 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P953 (R$ 386) | R$ 586 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P36 (R$ 15) | R$ 26 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P539 (R$ 218) | R$ 244 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P332 (R$ 134) | R$ 219 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P733 (R$ 297) | R$ 349 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P773 (R$ 313) | R$ 266 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 46% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P241,160 (R$ 97,583) | R$ 98,696 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (R$ 3.76) | R$ 7 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P158 (R$ 64) | R$ 222 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P44 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (R$ 56) | R$ 52 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P200 (R$ 81) | R$ 244 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P36 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P17 (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P54 (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P19 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P22 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.57 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P87 (R$ 35) | R$ 48 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Botswana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P288 (R$ 117) | R$ 92 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P150 (R$ 61) | R$ 53 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (R$ 97) | R$ 189 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P528 (R$ 214) | R$ 189 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P50 (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P32 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P21 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (R$ 4,185) | R$ 3,925 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.32 (R$ 0.53) | R$ 1.29 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P363 (R$ 147) | R$ 122 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,333 prices entered by 2,022 different people.
Cost of living in Botswana is 12% cheaper than in Brazil
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