- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Botswana compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P55 (R$ 20) | R$ 29 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P55 (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P29 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P11 (R$ 4.17) | R$ 3.21 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P25 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P13 (R$ 4.72) | R$ 4.68 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P65 (R$ 24) | R$ 14 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P17 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.68 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P14 (R$ 5.17) | R$ 3.51 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P16 (R$ 5.77) | R$ 4.51 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P88 (R$ 33) | R$ 40 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P17 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P5.79 (R$ 2.14) | R$ 3.22 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P7,812 (R$ 2,884) | R$ 3,187 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,714 (R$ 2,109) | R$ 1,977 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P415 (R$ 153) | R$ 552 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P4,000 (R$ 1,477) | R$ 2,044 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,674 (R$ 987) | R$ 1,293 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P374 (R$ 138) | R$ 424 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P1,163 (R$ 429) | R$ 83 | + 419% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,108 (R$ 1,517) | R$ 1,755 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P997 (R$ 368) | R$ 431 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P61 (R$ 23) | R$ 21 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P500 (R$ 185) | R$ 16 | + 1020% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P585 (R$ 216) | R$ 208 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P409 (R$ 151) | R$ 182 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P826 (R$ 305) | R$ 331 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,075 (R$ 397) | R$ 253 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P237,582 (R$ 87,707) | R$ 84,527 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (R$ 3.32) | R$ 3.99 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P258 (R$ 95) | R$ 197 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P35 (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P175 (R$ 65) | R$ 44 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P309 (R$ 114) | R$ 231 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P46 (R$ 17) | R$ 18 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P24 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P47 (R$ 17) | R$ 14 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P26 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.90 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P15 (R$ 5.72) | R$ 4.17 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P99 (R$ 37) | R$ 38 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 2% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P280 (R$ 103) | R$ 98 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P130 (R$ 48) | R$ 50 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P300 (R$ 111) | R$ 204 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P539 (R$ 199) | R$ 176 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P59 (R$ 22) | R$ 24 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P24 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P23 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,899 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.23 (R$ 0.45) | R$ 1.25 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P621 (R$ 229) | R$ 134 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P37 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.36916
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Cost of living in Botswana is 4% more expensive than in Brazil
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