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 | P82 (¥834) | ¥1,030 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P65 (¥660) | ¥723 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P27 (¥279) | ¥464 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P12 (¥119) | ¥214 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P29 (¥300) | ¥290 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P13 (¥130) | ¥501 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P32 (¥328) | ¥1,191 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (¥166) | ¥734 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P8 (¥81) | ¥385 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (¥129) | ¥257 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (¥971) | ¥1,788 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P17 (¥173) | ¥217 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (¥70) | ¥244 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P7,795 (¥79,378) | ¥202,435 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,320 (¥54,175) | ¥119,039 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P974 (¥9,915) | ¥14,600 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,166 (¥42,428) | ¥132,624 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P2,819 (¥28,708) | ¥114,972 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P942 (¥9,591) | ¥10,415 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P906 (¥9,228) | ¥3,407 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,028 (¥41,014) | ¥35,637 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,277 (¥13,007) | ¥10,420 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P73 (¥748) | ¥665 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,845 | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P571 (¥5,816) | ¥5,921 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P365 (¥3,715) | ¥4,587 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P837 (¥8,522) | ¥8,447 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,093 (¥11,132) | ¥13,816 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P159,175 (¥1,620,895) | ¥2,936,380 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (¥89) | ¥143 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P148 (¥1,512) | ¥9,719 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P50 (¥510) | ¥1,375 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (¥1,403) | ¥807 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P370 (¥3,773) | ¥8,290 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P30 (¥306) | ¥543 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P21 (¥210) | ¥696 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (¥484) | ¥558 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P16 (¥161) | ¥186 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P15 (¥156) | ¥229 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P93 (¥951) | ¥2,634 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P257 (¥2,616) | ¥3,927 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P119 (¥1,212) | ¥3,170 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (¥2,444) | ¥10,399 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P500 (¥5,092) | ¥7,477 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P80 (¥815) | ¥1,286 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P26 (¥268) | ¥495 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P13 (¥131) | ¥522 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (¥105,321) | ¥47,253 | + 123% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.01 (¥10) | ¥26 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P380 (¥3,874) | ¥8,663 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (¥480) | ¥480 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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