Cost of living in Botswana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Botswana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P93 (Rp 113,420) | Rp 67,167 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P80 (Rp 97,245) | Rp 61,090 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P60 (Rp 72,934) | Rp 32,593 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P20 (Rp 24,311) | Rp 25,633 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (Rp 48,623) | Rp 31,337 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P30 (Rp 36,467) | Rp 12,592 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P80 (Rp 97,245) | Rp 72,901 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P35 (Rp 42,545) | Rp 45,403 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P30 (Rp 36,467) | Rp 22,376 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P30 (Rp 36,467) | Rp 32,966 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P80 (Rp 97,245) | Rp 344,694 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P25 (Rp 30,389) | Rp 18,943 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P10 (Rp 12,156) | Rp 15,178 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Botswana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P10,975 (Rp 13,341,327) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P6,470 (Rp 7,864,532) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P600 (Rp 729,340) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P11,564 (Rp 14,056,688) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P5,000 (Rp 6,077,832) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P400 (Rp 486,227) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P800 (Rp 972,453) | Rp 378,883 | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P5,000 (Rp 6,077,832) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P2,500 (Rp 3,038,916) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P150 (Rp 182,335) | Rp 91,402 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P33 (Rp 40,114) | Rp 83,441 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 137% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 137% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Botswana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P1,000 (Rp 1,215,566) | Rp 651,126 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P1,200 (Rp 1,458,680) | Rp 458,661 | + 218% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P1,500 (Rp 1,823,350) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P3,000 (Rp 3,646,699) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 181% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Botswana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P375,383 (Rp 456,302,946) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (Rp 19,156) | Rp 12,092 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P350 (Rp 425,448) | Rp 535,183 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Botswana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (Rp 182,335) | Rp 22,456 | + 712% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P149 (Rp 180,672) | Rp 96,147 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P279 (Rp 338,670) | Rp 264,826 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P33 (Rp 39,893) | Rp 66,604 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P31 (Rp 37,986) | Rp 26,592 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P56 (Rp 68,070) | Rp 33,023 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (Rp 24,849) | Rp 27,953 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P34 (Rp 41,439) | Rp 21,349 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P61 (Rp 74,480) | Rp 84,361 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Botswana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P306 (Rp 372,402) | Rp 261,890 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P215 (Rp 261,903) | Rp 96,262 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (Rp 303,892) | Rp 496,791 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P354 (Rp 429,855) | Rp 397,663 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P34 (Rp 41,439) | Rp 149,637 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P46 (Rp 56,247) | Rp 38,785 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P33 (Rp 39,893) | Rp 50,891 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,500 (Rp 10,332,314) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.80 (Rp 2,191) | Rp 2,388 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P464 (Rp 564,225) | Rp 433,566 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P48 (Rp 58,406) | Rp 46,882 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 332 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia
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