- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Botswana compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 1% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P46 (R$ 17) | R$ 29 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P74 (R$ 27) | R$ 26 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P33 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P12 (R$ 4.28) | R$ 3.22 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P27 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P13 (R$ 4.67) | R$ 4.63 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P71 (R$ 26) | R$ 14 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (R$ 5.74) | R$ 5.62 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P15 (R$ 5.31) | R$ 3.33 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (R$ 4.73) | R$ 4.61 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P94 (R$ 34) | R$ 40 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P17 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P6 (R$ 2.20) | R$ 3.21 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P15,892 (R$ 5,781) | R$ 3,101 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P8,689 (R$ 3,161) | R$ 1,938 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P577 (R$ 210) | R$ 560 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P5,000 (R$ 1,819) | R$ 2,070 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P3,500 (R$ 1,273) | R$ 1,307 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P2,500 (R$ 909) | R$ 399 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P774 (R$ 281) | R$ 84 | + 234% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,580 (R$ 1,666) | R$ 1,736 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,252 (R$ 456) | R$ 434 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P81 (R$ 29) | R$ 21 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P475 (R$ 173) | R$ 17 | + 939% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P649 (R$ 236) | R$ 205 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P483 (R$ 176) | R$ 182 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P1,128 (R$ 410) | R$ 328 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,349 (R$ 491) | R$ 257 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P249,074 (R$ 90,611) | R$ 86,002 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P11 (R$ 3.85) | R$ 4.15 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P387 (R$ 141) | R$ 200 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P38 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (R$ 50) | R$ 47 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P300 (R$ 109) | R$ 234 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P30 (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P40 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P15 (R$ 5.46) | R$ 6 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P13 (R$ 4.80) | R$ 4.07 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P87 (R$ 32) | R$ 38 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 3% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P326 (R$ 119) | R$ 98 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P112 (R$ 41) | R$ 51 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P326 (R$ 119) | R$ 170 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P541 (R$ 197) | R$ 175 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P63 (R$ 23) | R$ 24 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P35 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P23 (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P10,019 (R$ 3,645) | R$ 2,752 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.19 (R$ 0.43) | R$ 1.14 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P414 (R$ 151) | R$ 128 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P37 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 26,759 prices entered by 2,800 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.36379
BRL
/
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Cost of living in Botswana is 16% more expensive than in Brazil
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