Cost of living in Botswana compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P77 (¥725) | ¥954 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P64 (¥605) | ¥699 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P23 (¥221) | ¥444 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P14 (¥129) | ¥200 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (¥381) | ¥253 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P17 (¥164) | ¥622 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P45 (¥427) | ¥903 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P22 (¥212) | ¥771 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P8 (¥75) | ¥384 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P15 (¥146) | ¥306 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P200 (¥1,886) | ¥1,331 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P16 (¥153) | ¥199 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P5.51 (¥52) | ¥226 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P15,526 (¥146,382) | ¥268,095 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P11,830 (¥111,531) | ¥150,794 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,647 (¥15,526) | ¥23,880 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P9,957 (¥93,879) | ¥140,127 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P6,979 (¥65,796) | ¥77,433 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P500 (¥4,714) | ¥12,855 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P500 (¥4,714) | ¥4,197 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,213 (¥39,718) | ¥63,991 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P953 (¥8,988) | ¥10,809 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P36 (¥339) | ¥901 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (¥471) | ¥2,418 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P545 (¥5,137) | ¥6,941 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P618 (¥5,829) | ¥4,416 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P706 (¥6,655) | ¥8,088 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P641 (¥6,047) | ¥12,131 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P272,339 (¥2,567,636) | ¥2,676,280 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P10 (¥91) | ¥135 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P300 (¥2,828) | ¥10,384 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P44 (¥415) | ¥1,225 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (¥1,299) | ¥1,626 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P200 (¥1,886) | ¥6,148 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P36 (¥339) | ¥812 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P17 (¥160) | ¥655 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P54 (¥509) | ¥501 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P19 (¥180) | ¥170 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P22 (¥206) | ¥229 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P87 (¥820) | ¥2,983 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P288 (¥2,718) | ¥3,633 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P126 (¥1,187) | ¥3,657 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (¥2,263) | ¥12,969 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P700 (¥6,600) | ¥6,422 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P50 (¥471) | ¥1,122 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P53 (¥502) | ¥445 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P16 (¥155) | ¥556 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (¥97,512) | ¥52,544 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P0.60 (¥6) | ¥40 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P564 (¥5,316) | ¥9,497 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (¥445) | ¥525 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 940 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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