Cost of living in Botswana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P99 (Rp 128,655) | Rp 48,150 | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P71 (Rp 92,518) | Rp 54,894 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (Rp 34,147) | Rp 30,099 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P14 (Rp 17,800) | Rp 20,570 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (Rp 52,584) | Rp 25,479 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P16 (Rp 20,281) | Rp 16,222 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P46 (Rp 59,627) | Rp 59,701 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P20 (Rp 26,615) | Rp 37,956 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P14 (Rp 17,629) | Rp 19,374 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P17 (Rp 22,436) | Rp 34,923 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P82 (Rp 106,015) | Rp 356,233 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P16 (Rp 21,113) | Rp 19,537 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P9 (Rp 11,098) | Rp 19,724 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P8,287 (Rp 10,775,064) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,077 (Rp 6,601,657) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,647 (Rp 2,141,336) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,461 (Rp 5,800,471) | Rp 6,604,130 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P3,768 (Rp 4,899,266) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P500 (Rp 650,155) | Rp 813,523 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P519 (Rp 674,433) | Rp 354,270 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,213 (Rp 5,477,864) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P953 (Rp 1,239,667) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P36 (Rp 46,811) | Rp 60,481 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (Rp 65,015) | Rp 67,068 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P539 (Rp 700,582) | Rp 655,630 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P332 (Rp 431,933) | Rp 423,397 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P733 (Rp 952,839) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P773 (Rp 1,004,958) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P255,545 (Rp 332,287,507) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (Rp 12,087) | Rp 8,988 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P158 (Rp 205,580) | Rp 237,123 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P44 (Rp 57,214) | Rp 23,300 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (Rp 179,093) | Rp 87,183 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P200 (Rp 260,161) | Rp 254,843 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P36 (Rp 46,811) | Rp 49,080 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P17 (Rp 22,117) | Rp 19,454 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P54 (Rp 70,217) | Rp 36,205 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P19 (Rp 24,762) | Rp 18,007 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P22 (Rp 28,384) | Rp 11,130 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P87 (Rp 113,146) | Rp 86,706 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P288 (Rp 374,886) | Rp 166,095 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P150 (Rp 195,046) | Rp 104,958 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (Rp 312,074) | Rp 520,784 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P528 (Rp 686,148) | Rp 388,033 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P50 (Rp 65,015) | Rp 111,803 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P32 (Rp 40,960) | Rp 35,619 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P21 (Rp 27,907) | Rp 47,498 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (Rp 13,448,708) | Rp 9,239,130 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.32 (Rp 1,710) | Rp 1,799 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P363 (Rp 472,340) | Rp 579,157 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (Rp 61,339) | Rp 28,887 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,042 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is about the same as in Indonesia
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