- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Botswana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P70 (Rp 97,295) | Rp 66,106 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P67 (Rp 92,194) | Rp 50,634 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P27 (Rp 37,772) | Rp 30,568 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P11 (Rp 14,656) | Rp 19,074 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P28 (Rp 39,274) | Rp 24,685 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 (Rp 16,084) | Rp 16,247 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P61 (Rp 84,139) | Rp 66,045 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P15 (Rp 20,855) | Rp 37,044 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P9 (Rp 13,024) | Rp 18,542 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P12 (Rp 16,536) | Rp 32,310 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P89 (Rp 122,251) | Rp 368,198 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P16 (Rp 22,397) | Rp 19,117 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P5.81 (Rp 8,022) | Rp 16,216 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P9,598 (Rp 13,257,124) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,197 (Rp 7,177,705) | Rp 9,677,710 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P544 (Rp 750,774) | Rp 910,541 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P3,502 (Rp 4,836,677) | Rp 8,553,620 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,413 (Rp 3,332,271) | Rp 4,943,740 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P1,490 (Rp 2,058,355) | Rp 619,505 | + 232% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P920 (Rp 1,270,186) | Rp 287,299 | + 342% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,295 (Rp 5,932,490) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,432 (Rp 1,977,529) | Rp 1,787,010 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P78 (Rp 107,115) | Rp 58,356 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P475 (Rp 655,540) | Rp 56,285 | + 1065% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P494 (Rp 682,227) | Rp 615,926 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P335 (Rp 463,188) | Rp 397,678 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P836 (Rp 1,154,096) | Rp 985,125 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,016 (Rp 1,402,904) | Rp 811,453 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 42% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P148,057 (Rp 204,493,039) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P8 (Rp 11,650) | Rp 8,898 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P134 (Rp 184,753) | Rp 381,291 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P38 (Rp 51,858) | Rp 24,249 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (Rp 190,231) | Rp 88,999 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P219 (Rp 303,138) | Rp 343,185 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P30 (Rp 41,477) | Rp 45,191 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (Rp 34,182) | Rp 23,113 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (Rp 65,622) | Rp 34,430 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P15 (Rp 20,370) | Rp 14,080 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P12 (Rp 16,899) | Rp 13,066 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P101 (Rp 139,487) | Rp 92,997 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P321 (Rp 442,984) | Rp 216,823 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P113 (Rp 155,653) | Rp 100,274 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P326 (Rp 450,057) | Rp 375,594 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P464 (Rp 640,279) | Rp 505,534 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P63 (Rp 87,604) | Rp 133,066 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P27 (Rp 36,868) | Rp 46,363 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P18 (Rp 24,721) | Rp 56,412 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P10,348 (Rp 14,292,980) | Rp 7,752,910 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.06 (Rp 1,457) | Rp 1,617 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P380 (Rp 525,475) | Rp 565,576 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P37 (Rp 50,840) | Rp 24,489 | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1381.178
IDR
/
BWP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,074 prices entered by 364 different people.
Cost of living in Botswana is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia
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