Cost of living in Botswana compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P82 (₨542) | ₨394 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P65 (₨429) | ₨277 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P27 (₨181) | ₨143 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P12 (₨77) | ₨52 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P29 (₨195) | ₨73 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P13 (₨84) | ₨37 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P32 (₨213) | ₨209 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (₨108) | ₨140 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P8 (₨53) | ₨28 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (₨84) | ₨127 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (₨631) | ₨853 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P17 (₨112) | ₨83 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (₨46) | ₨35 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 97% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P7,795 (₨51,548) | ₨31,379 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,320 (₨35,181) | ₨20,124 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P974 (₨6,439) | ₨4,104 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,166 (₨27,552) | ₨24,066 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P2,819 (₨18,643) | ₨14,061 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P942 (₨6,229) | ₨3,193 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P906 (₨5,993) | ₨744 | + 706% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,028 (₨26,634) | ₨30,596 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,277 (₨8,447) | ₨10,684 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P73 (₨486) | ₨376 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨291 | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P571 (₨3,777) | ₨2,388 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P365 (₨2,413) | ₨2,586 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P837 (₨5,534) | ₨3,770 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,093 (₨7,229) | ₨2,768 | + 161% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P159,175 (₨1,052,602) | ₨925,218 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (₨58) | ₨76 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P148 (₨982) | ₨1,208 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P50 (₨331) | ₨111 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (₨911) | ₨211 | + 331% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P370 (₨2,450) | ₨1,015 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P30 (₨199) | ₨250 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P21 (₨137) | ₨174 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (₨314) | ₨231 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P16 (₨104) | ₨148 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P15 (₨101) | ₨67 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P93 (₨618) | ₨254 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P257 (₨1,699) | ₨1,215 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P119 (₨787) | ₨476 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (₨1,587) | ₨1,807 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P500 (₨3,306) | ₨1,940 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P80 (₨529) | ₨686 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P26 (₨174) | ₨220 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P13 (₨85) | ₨236 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (₨68,395) | ₨34,455 | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.01 (₨7) | ₨3.96 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P380 (₨2,516) | ₨1,992 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (₨312) | ₨244 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,414 prices entered by 2,348 different people.
Cost of living in Botswana is 38% more expensive than in India
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