- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Botswana compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 0% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P79 (R$ 29) | R$ 29 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P60 (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P28 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P11 (R$ 4.18) | R$ 3.27 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P29 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 (R$ 4.28) | R$ 4.80 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P32 (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (R$ 5.71) | R$ 5.65 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P10 (R$ 3.46) | R$ 3.28 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (R$ 4.59) | R$ 4.56 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (R$ 35) | R$ 40 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P16 (R$ 5.97) | R$ 6 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (R$ 2.44) | R$ 3.25 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P9,351 (R$ 3,397) | R$ 3,162 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,335 (R$ 1,938) | R$ 1,956 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P841 (R$ 305) | R$ 579 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P4,166 (R$ 1,513) | R$ 2,172 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,967 (R$ 1,078) | R$ 1,364 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P1,671 (R$ 607) | R$ 416 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P818 (R$ 297) | R$ 83 | + 259% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,028 (R$ 1,463) | R$ 1,727 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,312 (R$ 476) | R$ 425 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P80 (R$ 29) | R$ 21 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P475 (R$ 172) | R$ 17 | + 924% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P571 (R$ 207) | R$ 207 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P365 (R$ 133) | R$ 181 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P837 (R$ 304) | R$ 331 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,093 (R$ 397) | R$ 256 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 54% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P159,175 (R$ 57,818) | R$ 87,434 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P8 (R$ 3.07) | R$ 4.33 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P140 (R$ 51) | R$ 203 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P50 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (R$ 50) | R$ 47 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P279 (R$ 101) | R$ 235 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P30 (R$ 11) | R$ 18 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P15 (R$ 5.36) | R$ 6 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P12 (R$ 4.44) | R$ 4.08 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P101 (R$ 37) | R$ 39 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P321 (R$ 117) | R$ 97 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P113 (R$ 41) | R$ 51 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P326 (R$ 118) | R$ 179 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P464 (R$ 168) | R$ 179 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P63 (R$ 23) | R$ 23 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P27 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P18 (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P10,348 (R$ 3,759) | R$ 2,726 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.06 (R$ 0.38) | R$ 1.16 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P380 (R$ 138) | R$ 116 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P37 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 24,738 prices entered by 2,460 different people.
Cost of living in Botswana is 5% cheaper than in Brazil
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