Cost of living in Botswana compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P77 (₨515) | ₨350 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P64 (₨429) | ₨290 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P23 (₨157) | ₨142 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P14 (₨92) | ₨52 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (₨271) | ₨72 | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P17 (₨116) | ₨36 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P45 (₨303) | ₨229 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P22 (₨150) | ₨138 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P8 (₨54) | ₨31 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P15 (₨103) | ₨132 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P200 (₨1,338) | ₨763 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P16 (₨109) | ₨85 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P5.51 (₨37) | ₨36 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 189% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 189% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P15,526 (₨103,863) | ₨33,514 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P11,830 (₨79,135) | ₨20,078 | + 294% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,647 (₨11,016) | ₨4,877 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P9,957 (₨66,610) | ₨19,082 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P6,979 (₨46,684) | ₨12,146 | + 284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P500 (₨3,345) | ₨3,419 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P500 (₨3,345) | ₨678 | + 394% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,213 (₨28,181) | ₨29,148 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P953 (₨6,378) | ₨10,326 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P36 (₨241) | ₨399 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (₨334) | ₨250 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P545 (₨3,645) | ₨2,330 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P618 (₨4,136) | ₨2,598 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P706 (₨4,722) | ₨3,668 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P641 (₨4,291) | ₨2,755 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P272,339 (₨1,821,820) | ₨921,658 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P10 (₨64) | ₨79 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P300 (₨2,007) | ₨1,229 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P44 (₨294) | ₨105 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (₨921) | ₨209 | + 341% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P200 (₨1,338) | ₨622 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P36 (₨241) | ₨319 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P17 (₨114) | ₨163 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P54 (₨361) | ₨255 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P19 (₨127) | ₨141 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P22 (₨146) | ₨67 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P87 (₨582) | ₨240 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P288 (₨1,929) | ₨1,189 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P126 (₨843) | ₨473 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (₨1,605) | ₨1,675 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P700 (₨4,683) | ₨1,633 | + 187% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P50 (₨334) | ₨597 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P53 (₨356) | ₨195 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P16 (₨110) | ₨190 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (₨69,188) | ₨35,885 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P0.60 (₨4.01) | ₨5.16 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P564 (₨3,772) | ₨1,585 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (₨316) | ₨271 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,082 prices entered by 2,229 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 83% more expensive than in India
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