- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Botswana compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P79 (₨526) | ₨422 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P60 (₨400) | ₨266 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P28 (₨185) | ₨142 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P11 (₨77) | ₨51 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P29 (₨196) | ₨71 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 (₨78) | ₨39 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P32 (₨215) | ₨201 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (₨105) | ₨138 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P10 (₨63) | ₨25 | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (₨84) | ₨122 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (₨636) | ₨823 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P16 (₨109) | ₨81 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (₨45) | ₨33 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 151% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P9,351 (₨62,325) | ₨30,937 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,335 (₨35,559) | ₨20,946 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P841 (₨5,603) | ₨4,546 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P4,166 (₨27,769) | ₨24,386 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,967 (₨19,772) | ₨15,555 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P1,671 (₨11,140) | ₨3,800 | + 193% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P818 (₨5,454) | ₨821 | + 565% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,028 (₨26,844) | ₨33,825 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,312 (₨8,741) | ₨10,668 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P80 (₨536) | ₨381 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P475 (₨3,163) | ₨556 | + 469% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P571 (₨3,807) | ₨2,410 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P365 (₨2,432) | ₨2,670 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P837 (₨5,577) | ₨3,756 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,093 (₨7,286) | ₨2,920 | + 150% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 13% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P159,175 (₨1,060,895) | ₨877,820 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P8 (₨56) | ₨78 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P140 (₨932) | ₨1,354 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P50 (₨334) | ₨134 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (₨918) | ₨280 | + 228% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P279 (₨1,862) | ₨1,553 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P30 (₨200) | ₨259 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (₨165) | ₨179 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (₨317) | ₨224 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P15 (₨98) | ₨135 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P12 (₨82) | ₨72 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P101 (₨673) | ₨277 | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 25% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P321 (₨2,138) | ₨1,195 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P113 (₨751) | ₨472 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P326 (₨2,172) | ₨1,956 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P464 (₨3,090) | ₨1,760 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P63 (₨423) | ₨615 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P27 (₨178) | ₨196 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P18 (₨119) | ₨209 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P10,348 (₨68,972) | ₨38,823 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.06 (₨7) | ₨60 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P380 (₨2,536) | ₨1,886 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P37 (₨245) | ₨253 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,940 prices entered by 4,566 different people.
Cost of living in Botswana is 27% more expensive than in India
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