Cost of living in Botswana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P82 (₨1,172) | ₨591 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P65 (₨927) | ₨646 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P27 (₨392) | ₨246 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P12 (₨167) | ₨108 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P29 (₨422) | ₨123 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P13 (₨183) | ₨116 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P32 (₨461) | ₨476 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (₨233) | ₨180 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P8 (₨114) | ₨46 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (₨181) | ₨356 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (₨1,364) | ₨2,599 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P17 (₨243) | ₨124 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (₨99) | ₨57 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 113% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P7,795 (₨111,535) | ₨54,361 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,320 (₨76,122) | ₨36,571 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P974 (₨13,931) | ₨9,346 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,166 (₨59,616) | ₨45,679 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P2,819 (₨40,338) | ₨30,170 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P942 (₨13,477) | ₨7,326 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P906 (₨12,967) | ₨2,470 | + 425% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,028 (₨57,630) | ₨38,520 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,277 (₨18,276) | ₨12,272 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P73 (₨1,052) | ₨568 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨803 | - | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P571 (₨8,173) | ₨2,038 | + 301% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P365 (₨5,221) | ₨3,629 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P837 (₨11,974) | ₨6,374 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,093 (₨15,642) | ₨5,563 | + 181% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P159,175 (₨2,277,537) | ₨2,042,570 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (₨125) | ₨110 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P148 (₨2,124) | ₨2,007 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P50 (₨717) | ₨316 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (₨1,971) | ₨419 | + 370% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P370 (₨5,301) | ₨1,574 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P30 (₨430) | ₨514 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P21 (₨295) | ₨301 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (₨680) | ₨302 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P16 (₨226) | ₨206 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P15 (₨219) | ₨128 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P93 (₨1,337) | ₨388 | + 244% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P257 (₨3,676) | ₨1,468 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P119 (₨1,703) | ₨1,238 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (₨3,434) | ₨3,790 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P500 (₨7,154) | ₨3,579 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P80 (₨1,145) | ₨885 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P26 (₨377) | ₨331 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P13 (₨184) | ₨551 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (₨147,987) | ₨55,804 | + 165% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.01 (₨15) | ₨4.62 | + 214% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P380 (₨5,444) | ₨4,685 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (₨675) | ₨217 | + 211% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,031 prices entered by 475 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan
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