Cost of living in Botswana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Botswana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P89 (₨1,926) | ₨723 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P70 (₨1,503) | ₨814 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (₨564) | ₨286 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P21 (₨461) | ₨152 | + 204% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P36 (₨780) | ₨247 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P20 (₨432) | ₨135 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P42 (₨902) | ₨942 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P17 (₨364) | ₨239 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P27 (₨575) | ₨81 | + 609% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P23 (₨498) | ₨537 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P77 (₨1,663) | ₨2,196 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P23 (₨498) | ₨196 | + 154% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P14 (₨301) | ₨91 | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Botswana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P5,000 (₨108,035) | ₨108,114 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P7,000 (₨151,249) | ₨59,217 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P639 (₨13,809) | ₨29,806 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P9,000 (₨194,463) | ₨75,150 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P7,500 (₨162,053) | ₨49,593 | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P483 (₨10,428) | ₨25,724 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P578 (₨12,494) | ₨2,326 | + 437% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P3,782 (₨81,726) | ₨56,359 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,578 (₨34,101) | ₨26,964 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P76 (₨1,635) | ₨1,379 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (₨1,080) | ₨1,763 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Botswana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P461 (₨9,958) | ₨3,311 | + 201% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P336 (₨7,252) | ₨5,017 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P918 (₨19,830) | ₨9,965 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,513 (₨32,691) | ₨15,708 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 156% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Botswana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,000 (₨4,321,402) | ₨3,245,060 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (₨345) | ₨231 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P1,000 (₨21,607) | ₨5,123 | + 322% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Botswana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (₨3,241) | ₨749 | + 333% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P70 (₨1,503) | ₨1,242 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P209 (₨4,509) | ₨2,032 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P28 (₨606) | ₨673 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P29 (₨622) | ₨743 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P35 (₨751) | ₨796 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P31 (₨666) | ₨400 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P20 (₨432) | ₨260 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P89 (₨1,926) | ₨1,148 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Botswana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P270 (₨5,824) | ₨9,721 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P261 (₨5,637) | ₨1,757 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (₨5,402) | ₨2,863 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P256 (₨5,542) | ₨10,233 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P51 (₨1,108) | ₨3,759 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P37 (₨799) | ₨638 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P28 (₨606) | ₨510 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P800 (₨17,286) | ₨79,985 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P2.52 (₨54) | ₨3.23 | + 1587% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P509 (₨10,991) | ₨4,354 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P54 (₨1,165) | ₨288 | + 304% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,570 prices entered by 363 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan
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