Cost of living in Botswana compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 23% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Botswana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P89 (3,059 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P70 (2,387 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (895 ₦) | 1,945 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P21 (733 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P36 (1,239 ₦) | 1,119 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P20 (686 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P42 (1,432 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P17 (577 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P27 (913 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P23 (791 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P77 (2,641 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P23 (791 ₦) | 621 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P14 (477 ₦) | 638 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 48% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Botswana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P5,000 (171,599 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P7,000 (240,238 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P639 (21,934 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P9,000 (308,878 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P7,500 (257,398 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P483 (16,564 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P531 (18,231 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P3,782 (129,811 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,578 (54,165 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P76 (2,596 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (1,716 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Botswana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P461 (15,817 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P336 (11,519 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P959 (32,908 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,513 (51,924 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 39% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Botswana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,000 (6,863,945 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (548 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P1,000 (34,320 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Botswana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (5,148 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 1245% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P70 (2,387 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P209 (7,162 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P28 (962 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P29 (989 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P35 (1,194 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P31 (1,057 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P20 (686 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P89 (3,059 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Botswana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P270 (9,251 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P261 (8,953 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (8,580 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P256 (8,802 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P51 (1,760 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P37 (1,268 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P28 (962 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P800 (27,456 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P2.52 (87 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 264% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P509 (17,458 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P55 (1,894 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 265% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 433 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
34.320
NGN
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BWP
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Cost of living in Botswana is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria
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