- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Botswana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P79 (Rp 105,919) | Rp 65,531 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P60 (Rp 80,530) | Rp 49,511 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P28 (Rp 37,148) | Rp 30,885 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P11 (Rp 15,429) | Rp 18,934 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P29 (Rp 39,551) | Rp 22,695 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 (Rp 15,795) | Rp 14,388 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P32 (Rp 43,337) | Rp 60,646 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (Rp 21,094) | Rp 37,954 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P10 (Rp 12,762) | Rp 18,653 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (Rp 16,951) | Rp 31,286 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (Rp 127,936) | Rp 371,771 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P16 (Rp 22,039) | Rp 18,926 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (Rp 9,003) | Rp 15,260 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P9,045 (Rp 12,135,172) | Rp 13,785,600 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,335 (Rp 7,158,027) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P841 (Rp 1,127,801) | Rp 887,496 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P4,166 (Rp 5,590,033) | Rp 8,109,370 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,967 (Rp 3,980,179) | Rp 4,623,080 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P1,671 (Rp 2,242,424) | Rp 667,380 | + 236% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P818 (Rp 1,097,904) | Rp 252,522 | + 335% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,028 (Rp 5,403,809) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,312 (Rp 1,759,611) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P80 (Rp 107,817) | Rp 59,625 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P475 (Rp 636,788) | Rp 55,089 | + 1056% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P571 (Rp 766,342) | Rp 659,239 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P365 (Rp 489,521) | Rp 428,524 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P837 (Rp 1,122,756) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,093 (Rp 1,466,752) | Rp 936,471 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 42% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P159,175 (Rp 213,560,005) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P8 (Rp 11,349) | Rp 8,791 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P140 (Rp 187,710) | Rp 382,650 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P50 (Rp 67,214) | Rp 24,611 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (Rp 184,789) | Rp 90,441 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P279 (Rp 374,807) | Rp 332,164 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P30 (Rp 40,291) | Rp 45,296 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (Rp 33,205) | Rp 23,390 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (Rp 63,745) | Rp 32,514 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P15 (Rp 19,787) | Rp 15,188 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P12 (Rp 16,416) | Rp 12,682 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P101 (Rp 135,496) | Rp 81,236 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P321 (Rp 430,312) | Rp 211,083 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P113 (Rp 151,201) | Rp 98,679 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P326 (Rp 437,183) | Rp 460,234 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P464 (Rp 621,964) | Rp 497,062 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P63 (Rp 85,098) | Rp 118,309 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P27 (Rp 35,813) | Rp 45,661 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P18 (Rp 24,014) | Rp 54,748 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P10,348 (Rp 13,884,117) | Rp 7,809,260 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.06 (Rp 1,416) | Rp 1,846 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P380 (Rp 510,443) | Rp 521,125 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P37 (Rp 49,386) | Rp 24,789 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1341.668
IDR
/
BWP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,852 prices entered by 329 different people.
Cost of living in Botswana is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia
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