Cost of living in Botswana compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Botswana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P93 (¥954) | ¥1,013 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P80 (¥818) | ¥808 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P60 (¥614) | ¥613 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P20 (¥205) | ¥220 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (¥409) | ¥323 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P30 (¥307) | ¥613 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P80 (¥818) | ¥1,107 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P35 (¥358) | ¥766 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P30 (¥307) | ¥468 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P30 (¥307) | ¥304 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P80 (¥818) | ¥1,290 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P25 (¥256) | ¥218 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P10 (¥102) | ¥191 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Botswana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P10,975 (¥112,263) | ¥365,082 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P6,470 (¥66,177) | ¥197,136 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P600 (¥6,137) | ¥19,132 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P11,564 (¥118,282) | ¥156,916 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P5,000 (¥51,143) | ¥102,459 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P400 (¥4,091) | ¥8,349 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P800 (¥8,183) | ¥4,448 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P5,000 (¥51,143) | ¥74,559 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P2,500 (¥25,571) | ¥25,414 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P150 (¥1,534) | ¥1,338 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P33 (¥338) | ¥2,815 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 87% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Botswana | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P1,000 (¥10,229) | ¥8,708 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P1,200 (¥12,274) | ¥5,103 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P1,500 (¥15,343) | ¥9,892 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P3,000 (¥30,686) | ¥12,189 | + 152% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Botswana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P375,383 (¥3,839,636) | ¥3,007,320 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (¥161) | ¥174 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P350 (¥3,580) | ¥8,198 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Botswana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (¥1,534) | ¥2,133 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P149 (¥1,520) | ¥2,551 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P279 (¥2,850) | ¥6,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P33 (¥336) | ¥1,337 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P31 (¥320) | ¥930 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P56 (¥573) | ¥622 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (¥209) | ¥224 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P34 (¥349) | ¥188 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P61 (¥627) | ¥4,604 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Botswana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P306 (¥3,134) | ¥4,908 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P215 (¥2,204) | ¥3,881 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (¥2,557) | ¥7,212 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P354 (¥3,617) | ¥8,269 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P34 (¥349) | ¥1,244 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P46 (¥473) | ¥547 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P33 (¥336) | ¥674 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,500 (¥86,943) | ¥51,659 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.80 (¥18) | ¥52 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P464 (¥4,748) | ¥9,530 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P48 (¥491) | ¥602 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 473 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 30% cheaper than in Japan
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