Cost of living in Botswana compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Botswana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P99 (¥980) | ¥1,140 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P71 (¥705) | ¥728 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (¥260) | ¥418 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P14 (¥136) | ¥210 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (¥401) | ¥275 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P16 (¥155) | ¥668 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P46 (¥454) | ¥1,129 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P20 (¥203) | ¥710 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P14 (¥134) | ¥393 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P17 (¥171) | ¥255 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P82 (¥808) | ¥1,985 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P16 (¥161) | ¥206 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P9 (¥85) | ¥211 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Botswana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P8,287 (¥82,106) | ¥217,328 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,077 (¥50,305) | ¥126,162 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,647 (¥16,317) | ¥16,068 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,461 (¥44,200) | ¥132,665 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P3,768 (¥37,332) | ¥70,782 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P500 (¥4,954) | ¥9,982 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P519 (¥5,139) | ¥4,119 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,213 (¥41,741) | ¥42,816 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P953 (¥9,446) | ¥15,187 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P36 (¥357) | ¥663 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,759 | - | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Botswana | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P539 (¥5,338) | ¥7,849 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P332 (¥3,291) | ¥3,745 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P733 (¥7,261) | ¥8,707 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P773 (¥7,658) | ¥16,382 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Botswana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P241,160 (¥2,389,500) | ¥2,749,320 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (¥92) | ¥144 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P158 (¥1,567) | ¥11,441 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Botswana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P44 (¥436) | ¥700 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (¥1,365) | ¥1,350 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P200 (¥1,982) | ¥5,760 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P36 (¥357) | ¥2,342 | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P17 (¥169) | ¥937 | - 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P54 (¥535) | ¥540 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P19 (¥189) | ¥142 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P22 (¥216) | ¥247 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P87 (¥862) | ¥2,858 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Botswana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P288 (¥2,857) | ¥4,449 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P150 (¥1,486) | ¥3,459 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (¥2,378) | ¥16,372 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P528 (¥5,228) | ¥3,771 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P50 (¥495) | ¥1,130 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P32 (¥312) | ¥520 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P21 (¥213) | ¥517 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (¥102,479) | ¥56,570 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.32 (¥13) | ¥49 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P363 (¥3,599) | ¥9,121 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (¥467) | ¥554 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 635 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Botswana is 48% cheaper than in Japan
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