Cost of living in Botswana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Botswana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P99 (₨1,521) | ₨460 | + 231% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P71 (₨1,094) | ₨730 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (₨404) | ₨237 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P14 (₨210) | ₨123 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (₨622) | ₨171 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P16 (₨240) | ₨85 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P46 (₨705) | ₨648 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P20 (₨315) | ₨157 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P14 (₨208) | ₨47 | + 342% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P17 (₨265) | ₨223 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P82 (₨1,253) | ₨1,889 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P16 (₨250) | ₨144 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P9 (₨131) | ₨72 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Botswana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P8,287 (₨127,379) | ₨54,405 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,077 (₨78,042) | ₨36,675 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,647 (₨25,314) | ₨12,437 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,461 (₨68,571) | ₨50,399 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P3,768 (₨57,917) | ₨46,759 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P500 (₨7,686) | ₨13,558 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P519 (₨7,973) | ₨2,491 | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,213 (₨64,757) | ₨47,868 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P953 (₨14,655) | ₨17,360 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P36 (₨553) | ₨826 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨654 | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Botswana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P539 (₨8,282) | ₨3,317 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P332 (₨5,106) | ₨5,876 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P733 (₨11,264) | ₨13,241 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P773 (₨11,880) | ₨8,069 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Botswana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P241,160 (₨3,707,062) | ₨1,996,870 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (₨143) | ₨135 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P158 (₨2,430) | ₨2,592 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Botswana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P44 (₨676) | ₨440 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (₨2,117) | ₨356 | + 494% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P200 (₨3,076) | ₨1,396 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P36 (₨553) | ₨1,267 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P17 (₨261) | ₨764 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P54 (₨830) | ₨455 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P19 (₨293) | ₨250 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P22 (₨336) | ₨124 | + 171% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P87 (₨1,338) | ₨528 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Botswana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P288 (₨4,432) | ₨1,488 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P150 (₨2,306) | ₨1,150 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (₨3,689) | ₨2,411 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P528 (₨8,111) | ₨3,400 | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P50 (₨769) | ₨720 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P32 (₨484) | ₨426 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P21 (₨330) | ₨499 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (₨158,986) | ₨68,038 | + 134% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.32 (₨20) | ₨4.57 | + 342% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P363 (₨5,584) | ₨3,574 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (₨725) | ₨258 | + 181% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,035 prices entered by 336 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan
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