- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Botswana compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P79 (¥832) | ¥1,054 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P60 (¥632) | ¥698 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P28 (¥292) | ¥436 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P11 (¥121) | ¥205 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P29 (¥311) | ¥285 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 (¥124) | ¥777 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P32 (¥340) | ¥910 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (¥166) | ¥697 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P10 (¥100) | ¥414 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (¥133) | ¥265 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (¥1,005) | ¥1,538 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P16 (¥173) | ¥203 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (¥71) | ¥198 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P9,351 (¥98,537) | ¥231,808 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,335 (¥56,219) | ¥125,591 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P841 (¥8,858) | ¥21,159 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P4,166 (¥43,904) | ¥113,754 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,967 (¥31,260) | ¥74,885 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P1,671 (¥17,612) | ¥12,611 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P818 (¥8,623) | ¥4,134 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,028 (¥42,441) | ¥55,558 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,312 (¥13,820) | ¥16,830 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P80 (¥847) | ¥693 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P475 (¥5,001) | ¥1,827 | + 174% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P571 (¥6,019) | ¥6,829 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P365 (¥3,845) | ¥4,215 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P837 (¥8,818) | ¥8,321 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,093 (¥11,520) | ¥13,972 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P159,175 (¥1,677,287) | ¥2,590,890 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P8 (¥89) | ¥145 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P140 (¥1,474) | ¥11,257 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P50 (¥528) | ¥1,278 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (¥1,451) | ¥1,016 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P279 (¥2,944) | ¥3,622 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P30 (¥316) | ¥630 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (¥261) | ¥707 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (¥501) | ¥455 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P15 (¥155) | ¥137 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P12 (¥129) | ¥217 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P101 (¥1,064) | ¥2,939 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P321 (¥3,380) | ¥4,035 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P113 (¥1,188) | ¥3,358 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P326 (¥3,434) | ¥12,964 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P464 (¥4,885) | ¥7,899 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P63 (¥668) | ¥880 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P27 (¥281) | ¥491 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P18 (¥189) | ¥560 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P10,348 (¥109,045) | ¥49,094 | + 122% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.06 (¥11) | ¥56 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P380 (¥4,009) | ¥10,296 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P37 (¥388) | ¥468 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
10.537
JPY
/
BWP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,070 prices entered by 334 different people.
Cost of living in Botswana is 43% cheaper than in Japan
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