Cost of living in Botswana compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Botswana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P89 (¥893) | ¥1,510 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P70 (¥697) | ¥777 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (¥262) | ¥442 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P21 (¥214) | ¥210 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P36 (¥362) | ¥332 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P20 (¥201) | ¥626 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P42 (¥418) | ¥855 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P17 (¥169) | ¥1,035 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P27 (¥267) | ¥461 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P23 (¥231) | ¥271 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P77 (¥771) | ¥1,299 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P23 (¥231) | ¥205 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P14 (¥139) | ¥227 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Botswana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P5,000 (¥50,126) | ¥218,917 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P7,000 (¥70,176) | ¥128,457 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P639 (¥6,407) | ¥27,749 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P9,000 (¥90,226) | ¥187,909 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P7,500 (¥75,188) | ¥76,748 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P483 (¥4,839) | ¥19,268 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P578 (¥5,797) | ¥4,419 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P3,782 (¥37,919) | ¥43,152 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,578 (¥15,822) | ¥17,240 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P76 (¥758) | ¥1,196 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (¥501) | ¥3,024 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Botswana | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P461 (¥4,620) | ¥6,406 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P336 (¥3,365) | ¥3,885 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P918 (¥9,201) | ¥8,497 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,513 (¥15,168) | ¥10,842 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Botswana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,000 (¥2,005,026) | ¥3,145,430 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (¥160) | ¥167 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P1,000 (¥10,025) | ¥13,986 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Botswana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (¥1,504) | ¥2,137 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P70 (¥697) | ¥1,967 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P209 (¥2,092) | ¥4,294 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P28 (¥281) | ¥677 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P29 (¥289) | ¥635 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P35 (¥349) | ¥529 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P31 (¥309) | ¥195 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P20 (¥201) | ¥192 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P89 (¥893) | ¥3,899 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Botswana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P270 (¥2,702) | ¥3,808 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P261 (¥2,615) | ¥3,606 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (¥2,506) | ¥9,510 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P256 (¥2,571) | ¥6,842 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P51 (¥514) | ¥1,086 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P37 (¥370) | ¥566 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P28 (¥281) | ¥564 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P800 (¥8,020) | ¥106,060 | - 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P2.52 (¥25) | ¥56 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P509 (¥5,100) | ¥12,147 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P54 (¥540) | ¥600 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 920 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Botswana is 39% cheaper than in Japan
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