Cost of living in Botswana compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Botswana is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
Botswana | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P124 (₨781) | ₨387 | + 102% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P80 (₨501) | ₨355 | + 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P46 (₨287) | ₨175 | + 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P21 (₨135) | ₨61 | + 122% | |
12 eggs, large | P48 (₨304) | ₨99 | + 207% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P25 (₨158) | ₨44 | + 257% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P41 (₨260) | ₨272 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P26 (₨166) | ₨198 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P13 (₨85) | ₨41 | + 109% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P27 (₨168) | ₨175 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P90 (₨566) | ₨999 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | P21 (₨133) | ₨93 | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P10 (₨63) | ₨43 | + 45% | |
Housing | + 71% | |||
Housing in Botswana is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
Botswana | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P10,975 (₨69,188) | ₨44,454 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P6,470 (₨40,786) | ₨29,266 | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P713 (₨4,493) | ₨5,484 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P11,564 (₨72,898) | ₨29,483 | + 147% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P5,000 (₨31,520) | ₨18,481 | + 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P825 (₨5,204) | ₨5,765 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P638 (₨4,024) | ₨767 | + 425% | |
40” flat screen tv | P3,393 (₨21,392) | ₨27,487 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,500 (₨9,456) | ₨11,343 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P97 (₨609) | ₨471 | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | P33 (₨208) | ₨1,175 | - 82% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Botswana is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
Botswana | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P612 (₨3,859) | ₨2,622 | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P354 (₨2,232) | ₨2,693 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P1,763 (₨11,115) | ₨4,304 | + 158% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,087 (₨6,854) | ₨3,042 | + 125% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Botswana is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
Botswana | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P375,383 (₨2,366,397) | ₨1,869,040 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (₨99) | ₨103 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | P350 (₨2,206) | ₨1,548 | + 43% | |
Personal Care | + 53% | |||
Personal Care in Botswana is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
Botswana | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (₨946) | ₨105 | + 797% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P149 (₨937) | ₨277 | + 238% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P279 (₨1,756) | ₨1,102 | + 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P33 (₨207) | ₨389 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P31 (₨197) | ₨249 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P56 (₨353) | ₨276 | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (₨129) | ₨178 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | P34 (₨215) | ₨93 | + 132% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P61 (₨386) | ₨321 | + 20% | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Botswana is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
Botswana | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P306 (₨1,931) | ₨1,418 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | P215 (₨1,358) | ₨665 | + 104% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (₨1,576) | ₨1,841 | - 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P354 (₨2,229) | ₨2,234 | - 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P34 (₨215) | ₨672 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P46 (₨292) | ₨217 | + 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P33 (₨207) | ₨200 | + 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,500 (₨53,584) | ₨39,362 | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.80 (₨11) | ₨4.75 | + 139% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | P464 (₨2,926) | ₨1,831 | + 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P48 (₨303) | ₨283 | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 44% more expensive than in India
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