Cost of living in Botswana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P76 (Rp 91,254) | Rp 62,230 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P61 (Rp 73,577) | Rp 52,137 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P21 (Rp 25,283) | Rp 30,582 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P13 (Rp 15,469) | Rp 18,388 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P46 (Rp 55,610) | Rp 26,104 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P16 (Rp 18,799) | Rp 14,341 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P32 (Rp 38,905) | Rp 77,272 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P20 (Rp 23,963) | Rp 38,806 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P8 (Rp 9,611) | Rp 19,485 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P16 (Rp 19,271) | Rp 32,212 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (Rp 115,213) | Rp 339,997 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P16 (Rp 19,868) | Rp 15,796 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P5.97 (Rp 7,210) | Rp 17,158 | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 107% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P12,988 (Rp 15,693,000) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P12,248 (Rp 14,798,056) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,637 (Rp 1,977,468) | Rp 772,430 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P12,000 (Rp 14,498,896) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P4,899 (Rp 5,919,235) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P942 (Rp 1,138,024) | Rp 502,555 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P906 (Rp 1,094,959) | Rp 285,184 | + 284% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P6,000 (Rp 7,249,448) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,277 (Rp 1,543,311) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P73 (Rp 88,796) | Rp 69,682 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (Rp 60,412) | Rp 51,169 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P494 (Rp 596,383) | Rp 655,076 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P706 (Rp 852,564) | Rp 457,119 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P708 (Rp 855,448) | Rp 1,076,740 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P613 (Rp 740,420) | Rp 1,007,380 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P400,000 (Rp 483,296,519) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P10 (Rp 12,386) | Rp 9,156 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P268 (Rp 323,713) | Rp 330,672 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P50 (Rp 60,529) | Rp 30,938 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (Rp 166,412) | Rp 82,186 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P219 (Rp 264,788) | Rp 280,243 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P30 (Rp 36,284) | Rp 38,725 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P19 (Rp 22,522) | Rp 26,962 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (Rp 57,405) | Rp 34,072 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (Rp 24,626) | Rp 16,791 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P20 (Rp 24,668) | Rp 13,618 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P107 (Rp 129,214) | Rp 63,841 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P119 (Rp 143,985) | Rp 184,270 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P100 (Rp 120,824) | Rp 105,975 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (Rp 289,978) | Rp 1,041,000 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P500 (Rp 604,121) | Rp 413,601 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P80 (Rp 96,659) | Rp 152,100 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P53 (Rp 64,336) | Rp 44,543 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P17 (Rp 20,877) | Rp 59,628 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (Rp 12,496,477) | Rp 6,860,790 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.01 (Rp 1,226) | Rp 1,635 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P607 (Rp 733,779) | Rp 597,783 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (Rp 56,996) | Rp 24,831 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,226 prices entered by 168 different people.
Cost of living in Botswana is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia
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