Cost of living in Botswana compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Botswana | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P89 (₨570) | ₨361 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P70 (₨445) | ₨333 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (₨167) | ₨178 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P21 (₨137) | ₨55 | + 148% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P36 (₨231) | ₨90 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P20 (₨128) | ₨44 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P42 (₨267) | ₨236 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P17 (₨108) | ₨162 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P27 (₨170) | ₨31 | + 444% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P23 (₨147) | ₨157 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P77 (₨492) | ₨767 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P23 (₨147) | ₨88 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P14 (₨89) | ₨39 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Botswana | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P5,000 (₨31,979) | ₨46,438 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P7,000 (₨44,771) | ₨26,734 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P639 (₨4,088) | ₨5,322 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P9,000 (₨57,562) | ₨24,906 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P7,500 (₨47,969) | ₨14,288 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P483 (₨3,087) | ₨5,022 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P578 (₨3,698) | ₨662 | + 459% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P3,782 (₨24,192) | ₨30,524 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,578 (₨10,094) | ₨12,233 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P76 (₨484) | ₨520 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (₨320) | ₨559 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Botswana | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P461 (₨2,948) | ₨2,582 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P336 (₨2,147) | ₨2,556 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P918 (₨5,870) | ₨4,248 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,513 (₨9,677) | ₨3,070 | + 215% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Botswana | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,000 (₨1,279,162) | ₨1,056,360 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (₨102) | ₨108 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P1,000 (₨6,396) | ₨1,181 | + 442% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Botswana | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (₨959) | ₨126 | + 660% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P70 (₨445) | ₨247 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P209 (₨1,335) | ₨1,336 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P28 (₨179) | ₨392 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P29 (₨184) | ₨212 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P35 (₨222) | ₨269 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P31 (₨197) | ₨177 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P20 (₨128) | ₨92 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P89 (₨570) | ₨304 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Botswana | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P270 (₨1,724) | ₨1,526 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P261 (₨1,669) | ₨647 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (₨1,599) | ₨1,500 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P256 (₨1,640) | ₨1,809 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P51 (₨328) | ₨641 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P37 (₨236) | ₨204 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P28 (₨179) | ₨179 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P800 (₨5,117) | ₨47,498 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P2.52 (₨16) | ₨1.06 | + 1418% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P509 (₨3,253) | ₨1,773 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P54 (₨345) | ₨238 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,768 prices entered by 1,112 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 73% more expensive than in India
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