Cost of living in Botswana compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Botswana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P96 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 289 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P50 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 155 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P45 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 72 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P19 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 27 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P28 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 46 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P20 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 27 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P42 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 93 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P26 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 49 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P27 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 34 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P22 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 29 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P116 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 259 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P20 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 35 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P15 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 25 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Botswana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P9,942 (Mex$ 12,538) | Mex$ 21,263 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P11,942 (Mex$ 15,060) | Mex$ 10,390 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P639 (Mex$ 806) | Mex$ 1,071 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P9,000 (Mex$ 11,350) | Mex$ 12,851 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P7,500 (Mex$ 9,458) | Mex$ 6,859 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P483 (Mex$ 609) | Mex$ 804 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P809 (Mex$ 1,021) | Mex$ 411 | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P3,512 (Mex$ 4,429) | Mex$ 6,661 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,578 (Mex$ 1,990) | Mex$ 2,609 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P76 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 113 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 119 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Botswana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P461 (Mex$ 581) | Mex$ 951 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P336 (Mex$ 423) | Mex$ 686 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P2,850 (Mex$ 3,594) | Mex$ 1,708 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,513 (Mex$ 1,908) | Mex$ 1,275 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Botswana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P298,848 (Mex$ 376,874) | Mex$ 388,651 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P15 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P1,000 (Mex$ 1,261) | Mex$ 630 | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Botswana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 86 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P70 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 218 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P209 (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 635 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P28 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 91 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P29 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 58 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P35 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 73 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P31 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 34 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P20 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 34 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P89 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 227 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Botswana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P270 (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 348 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P261 (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 151 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 799 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P256 (Mex$ 323) | Mex$ 753 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P51 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 162 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P37 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 79 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P28 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 47 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P800 (Mex$ 1,009) | Mex$ 10,833 | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P2.52 (Mex$ 3.18) | Mex$ 2.29 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P509 (Mex$ 641) | Mex$ 889 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P55 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 81 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,724 prices entered by 934 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is about the same as in Mexico
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