Cost of living in Botswana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P77 (₨1,116) | ₨473 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P64 (₨931) | ₨643 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P23 (₨340) | ₨240 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P14 (₨199) | ₨111 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (₨587) | ₨144 | + 309% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P17 (₨252) | ₨91 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P45 (₨658) | ₨670 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P22 (₨326) | ₨154 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P8 (₨116) | ₨52 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P15 (₨224) | ₨351 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P200 (₨2,901) | ₨1,711 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P16 (₨235) | ₨131 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P5.51 (₨80) | ₨74 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P15,526 (₨225,192) | ₨69,698 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P11,830 (₨171,578) | ₨39,575 | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,647 (₨23,885) | ₨10,992 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P9,957 (₨144,422) | ₨49,835 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P6,979 (₨101,219) | ₨32,659 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P500 (₨7,252) | ₨8,932 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P500 (₨7,252) | ₨2,615 | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,213 (₨61,101) | ₨44,544 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P953 (₨13,828) | ₨17,122 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P36 (₨522) | ₨627 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (₨725) | ₨266 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P545 (₨7,903) | ₨3,054 | + 159% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P618 (₨8,968) | ₨5,408 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P706 (₨10,237) | ₨8,399 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P641 (₨9,303) | ₨5,317 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P272,339 (₨3,949,997) | ₨2,463,580 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P10 (₨140) | ₨108 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P300 (₨4,351) | ₨1,940 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P44 (₨638) | ₨260 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (₨1,998) | ₨616 | + 224% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P200 (₨2,902) | ₨1,704 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P36 (₨522) | ₨463 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P17 (₨247) | ₨350 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P54 (₨783) | ₨425 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P19 (₨276) | ₨247 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P22 (₨317) | ₨150 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P87 (₨1,262) | ₨480 | + 163% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P288 (₨4,182) | ₨1,765 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P126 (₨1,827) | ₨1,458 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (₨3,481) | ₨2,679 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P700 (₨10,153) | ₨3,622 | + 180% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P50 (₨725) | ₨850 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P53 (₨772) | ₨437 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P16 (₨239) | ₨451 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (₨150,010) | ₨58,894 | + 155% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P0.60 (₨9) | ₨35 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P564 (₨8,179) | ₨4,252 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (₨684) | ₨262 | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,259 prices entered by 501 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan
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