Cost of living in Botswana compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Botswana | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P99 (₨641) | ₨345 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P71 (₨461) | ₨289 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (₨170) | ₨145 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P14 (₨89) | ₨54 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (₨262) | ₨80 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P16 (₨101) | ₨36 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P46 (₨297) | ₨233 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P20 (₨133) | ₨156 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P14 (₨88) | ₨30 | + 196% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P17 (₨112) | ₨146 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P82 (₨529) | ₨694 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P16 (₨105) | ₨90 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P9 (₨55) | ₨35 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Botswana | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P8,287 (₨53,721) | ₨29,947 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,077 (₨32,914) | ₨20,075 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,647 (₨10,676) | ₨4,456 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,461 (₨28,919) | ₨19,757 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P3,768 (₨24,426) | ₨12,927 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P500 (₨3,241) | ₨5,186 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P519 (₨3,363) | ₨662 | + 408% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,213 (₨27,311) | ₨28,426 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P953 (₨6,181) | ₨12,125 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P36 (₨233) | ₨369 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨382 | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Botswana | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P539 (₨3,493) | ₨2,322 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P332 (₨2,153) | ₨2,519 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P733 (₨4,751) | ₨3,773 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P773 (₨5,010) | ₨2,814 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is about the same as in India | ||||
| Botswana | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P241,160 (₨1,563,427) | ₨1,021,150 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (₨60) | ₨96 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P158 (₨1,025) | ₨1,206 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Botswana | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P44 (₨285) | ₨107 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (₨893) | ₨218 | + 310% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P200 (₨1,297) | ₨605 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P36 (₨233) | ₨376 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P17 (₨110) | ₨192 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P54 (₨350) | ₨268 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P19 (₨123) | ₨164 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P22 (₨142) | ₨80 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P87 (₨564) | ₨223 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Botswana | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P288 (₨1,869) | ₨1,190 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P150 (₨972) | ₨482 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (₨1,556) | ₨1,354 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P528 (₨3,421) | ₨1,700 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P50 (₨324) | ₨684 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P32 (₨204) | ₨204 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P21 (₨139) | ₨173 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (₨67,051) | ₨44,632 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.32 (₨9) | ₨2.32 | + 267% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P363 (₨2,355) | ₨1,402 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (₨306) | ₨276 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,320 prices entered by 1,144 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 41% more expensive than in India
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