Cost of living in Botswana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Botswana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P89 (Rp 97,202) | Rp 45,378 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P70 (Rp 75,868) | Rp 54,330 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (Rp 28,454) | Rp 27,591 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P21 (Rp 23,283) | Rp 19,722 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P36 (Rp 39,361) | Rp 26,707 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P20 (Rp 21,814) | Rp 18,501 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P42 (Rp 45,521) | Rp 56,542 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P17 (Rp 18,352) | Rp 42,973 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P27 (Rp 29,019) | Rp 22,558 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P23 (Rp 25,134) | Rp 34,959 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P77 (Rp 83,921) | Rp 337,317 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P23 (Rp 25,134) | Rp 20,426 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P14 (Rp 15,174) | Rp 17,971 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Botswana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P5,000 (Rp 5,453,418) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P7,000 (Rp 7,634,785) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P639 (Rp 697,078) | Rp 496,641 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P9,000 (Rp 9,816,152) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P7,500 (Rp 8,180,126) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P483 (Rp 526,407) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P531 (Rp 579,374) | Rp 400,530 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P3,782 (Rp 4,125,401) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,578 (Rp 1,721,360) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P76 (Rp 82,508) | Rp 43,866 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (Rp 54,534) | Rp 71,573 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Botswana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P461 (Rp 502,674) | Rp 624,572 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P336 (Rp 366,060) | Rp 439,901 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P959 (Rp 1,045,830) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,513 (Rp 1,650,161) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 98% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Botswana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,000 (Rp 218,136,706) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (Rp 17,427) | Rp 11,904 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P1,000 (Rp 1,090,684) | Rp 150,291 | + 626% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Botswana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (Rp 163,603) | Rp 36,367 | + 350% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P70 (Rp 75,868) | Rp 60,467 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P209 (Rp 227,604) | Rp 313,421 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P28 (Rp 30,587) | Rp 130,123 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P29 (Rp 31,417) | Rp 19,595 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P35 (Rp 37,934) | Rp 34,558 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P31 (Rp 33,600) | Rp 30,035 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P20 (Rp 21,814) | Rp 15,580 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P89 (Rp 97,202) | Rp 88,350 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Botswana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P270 (Rp 294,005) | Rp 216,012 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P261 (Rp 284,538) | Rp 104,481 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (Rp 272,671) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P256 (Rp 279,737) | Rp 383,761 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P51 (Rp 55,948) | Rp 162,937 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P37 (Rp 40,307) | Rp 36,298 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P28 (Rp 30,587) | Rp 40,791 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P800 (Rp 872,547) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P2.52 (Rp 2,751) | Rp 2,029 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P509 (Rp 554,809) | Rp 496,553 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P55 (Rp 60,186) | Rp 35,528 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 761 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia
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