- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Botswana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P79 (₨1,027) | ₨559 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P60 (₨781) | ₨610 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P28 (₨360) | ₨219 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P11 (₨150) | ₨108 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P29 (₨383) | ₨121 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 (₨153) | ₨80 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P32 (₨420) | ₨439 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (₨204) | ₨154 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P10 (₨124) | ₨40 | + 213% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (₨164) | ₨293 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (₨1,240) | ₨2,141 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P16 (₨214) | ₨118 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (₨87) | ₨56 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 161% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P9,351 (₨121,630) | ₨57,192 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,335 (₨69,394) | ₨36,148 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P841 (₨10,934) | ₨8,238 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P4,166 (₨54,193) | ₨44,615 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,967 (₨38,586) | ₨25,516 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P1,671 (₨21,739) | ₨6,795 | + 220% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P818 (₨10,644) | ₨2,646 | + 302% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,028 (₨52,388) | ₨39,967 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,312 (₨17,059) | ₨11,006 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P80 (₨1,045) | ₨499 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P475 (₨6,173) | ₨1,104 | + 459% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P571 (₨7,429) | ₨2,600 | + 186% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P365 (₨4,746) | ₨4,026 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P837 (₨10,885) | ₨6,156 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,093 (₨14,220) | ₨5,351 | + 166% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 3% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P159,175 (₨2,070,376) | ₨1,833,160 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P8 (₨110) | ₨90 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P140 (₨1,820) | ₨2,481 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P50 (₨652) | ₨218 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (₨1,791) | ₨652 | + 175% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P279 (₨3,634) | ₨2,133 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P30 (₨391) | ₨444 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (₨322) | ₨275 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (₨618) | ₨340 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P15 (₨192) | ₨142 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P12 (₨159) | ₨108 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P101 (₨1,314) | ₨637 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P321 (₨4,172) | ₨1,494 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P113 (₨1,466) | ₨1,128 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P326 (₨4,238) | ₨3,688 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P464 (₨6,030) | ₨3,101 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P63 (₨825) | ₨526 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P27 (₨347) | ₨392 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P18 (₨233) | ₨548 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P10,348 (₨134,601) | ₨55,238 | + 144% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.06 (₨14) | ₨49 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P380 (₨4,949) | ₨4,025 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P37 (₨479) | ₨185 | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,645 prices entered by 560 different people.
Cost of living in Botswana is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan
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