Cost of living in Botswana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Botswana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P99 (Rp 118,491) | Rp 61,205 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P71 (Rp 85,209) | Rp 50,520 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (Rp 31,449) | Rp 29,046 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P14 (Rp 16,394) | Rp 20,601 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (Rp 48,430) | Rp 23,048 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P16 (Rp 18,679) | Rp 14,630 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P46 (Rp 54,916) | Rp 66,405 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P20 (Rp 24,512) | Rp 43,134 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P14 (Rp 16,236) | Rp 18,263 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P17 (Rp 20,664) | Rp 34,771 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P82 (Rp 97,640) | Rp 406,659 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P16 (Rp 19,445) | Rp 17,291 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P9 (Rp 10,221) | Rp 16,247 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Botswana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P8,287 (Rp 9,923,846) | Rp 11,852,300 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,077 (Rp 6,080,133) | Rp 6,870,050 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,647 (Rp 1,972,173) | Rp 801,210 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,461 (Rp 5,342,240) | Rp 6,489,080 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P3,768 (Rp 4,512,229) | Rp 3,134,800 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P500 (Rp 598,793) | Rp 505,106 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P519 (Rp 621,153) | Rp 237,062 | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,213 (Rp 5,045,119) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P953 (Rp 1,141,734) | Rp 1,234,820 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P36 (Rp 43,113) | Rp 57,323 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Botswana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P539 (Rp 645,237) | Rp 648,513 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P332 (Rp 397,811) | Rp 480,172 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P733 (Rp 877,566) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P773 (Rp 925,568) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 36% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Botswana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P241,160 (Rp 288,809,890) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (Rp 11,132) | Rp 8,601 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P158 (Rp 189,340) | Rp 419,026 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Botswana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P44 (Rp 52,694) | Rp 22,598 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (Rp 164,945) | Rp 89,583 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P200 (Rp 239,608) | Rp 204,790 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P36 (Rp 43,113) | Rp 108,192 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P17 (Rp 20,370) | Rp 22,334 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P54 (Rp 64,670) | Rp 30,094 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P19 (Rp 22,805) | Rp 22,886 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P22 (Rp 26,142) | Rp 11,284 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P87 (Rp 104,207) | Rp 59,008 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Botswana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P288 (Rp 345,270) | Rp 261,585 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P150 (Rp 179,638) | Rp 99,216 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (Rp 287,421) | Rp 251,127 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P528 (Rp 631,943) | Rp 573,242 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P50 (Rp 59,879) | Rp 159,890 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P32 (Rp 37,724) | Rp 37,239 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P21 (Rp 25,702) | Rp 65,361 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (Rp 12,386,275) | Rp 10,724,300 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.32 (Rp 1,575) | Rp 1,849 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P363 (Rp 435,026) | Rp 509,555 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (Rp 56,493) | Rp 32,683 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1197.586
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 446 prices entered by 54 different people.
Cost of living in Botswana is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia
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