Cost of living in Botswana compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Botswana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P96 (51元) | 46元 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P50 (27元) | 40元 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P45 (24元) | 15元 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P19 (10元) | 17元 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P28 (15元) | 18元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P26 (14元) | 10元 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P42 (22元) | 62元 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P26 (14元) | 15元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P27 (14元) | 7元 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P22 (12元) | 6元 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P116 (62元) | 118元 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P20 (11元) | 9元 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P15 (8元) | 15元 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Botswana | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P9,942 (5,344元) | 13,453元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P11,942 (6,419元) | 7,753元 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P639 (344元) | 488元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P9,000 (4,838元) | 7,105元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P7,500 (4,031元) | 4,155元 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P483 (259元) | 271元 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P809 (435元) | 114元 | + 283% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P3,512 (1,888元) | 1,322元 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,578 (848元) | 592元 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P76 (41元) | 34元 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (27元) | 49元 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Botswana | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P461 (248元) | 511元 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P336 (180元) | 251元 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P2,850 (1,532元) | 624元 | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,513 (813元) | 840元 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Botswana | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P298,848 (160,633元) | 159,885元 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P15 (8元) | 9元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P1,000 (538元) | 198元 | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Botswana | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (81元) | 41元 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P70 (37元) | 29元 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P209 (112元) | 329元 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P28 (15元) | 52元 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P29 (15元) | 45元 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P35 (19元) | 36元 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P31 (17元) | 12元 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P20 (11元) | 15元 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P89 (48元) | 86元 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Botswana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P270 (145元) | 249元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P261 (140元) | 111元 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (134元) | 1,566元 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P256 (138元) | 398元 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P51 (28元) | 76元 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P37 (20元) | 30元 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P28 (15元) | 15元 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P800 (430元) | 2,783元 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P2.52 (1.36元) | 0.23元 | + 479% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P509 (273元) | 427元 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P55 (30元) | 24元 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,598 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.538
CNY
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Cost of living in Botswana is about the same as in China
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