Cost of living in Botswana compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Botswana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P93 (11,067 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P80 (9,489 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P60 (7,117 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P20 (2,372 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (4,745 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P30 (3,558 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P80 (9,489 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P35 (4,151 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P30 (3,558 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P30 (3,558 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 243% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P80 (9,489 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P25 (2,965 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P10 (1,186 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Botswana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P10,975 (1,301,824 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P6,470 (767,408 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P600 (71,168 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P11,564 (1,371,628 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P5,000 (593,065 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P400 (47,445 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P800 (94,890 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 231% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P5,000 (593,065 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P2,500 (296,532 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P150 (17,792 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 711% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P33 (3,914 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 625% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 625% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Botswana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P1,000 (118,613 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 597% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P1,200 (142,335 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 808% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P1,500 (177,919 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 287% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P3,000 (355,839 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 612% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Botswana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P375,383 (44,525,269 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 791% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (1,869 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P350 (41,515 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 135% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Botswana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (17,792 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 340% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P149 (17,630 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 897% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P279 (33,047 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P33 (3,893 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P31 (3,707 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P56 (6,642 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (2,425 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P34 (4,044 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P61 (7,268 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Botswana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P306 (36,338 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P215 (25,556 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (29,653 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P354 (41,944 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P34 (4,044 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P46 (5,488 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P33 (3,893 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,500 (1,008,210 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 238% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.80 (214 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P464 (55,056 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P48 (5,699 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 260 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria
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