Cost of living in Botswana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Botswana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P93 (₨1,961) | ₨916 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P80 (₨1,681) | ₨1,082 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P60 (₨1,261) | ₨533 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P20 (₨420) | ₨230 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (₨840) | ₨315 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P30 (₨630) | ₨165 | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P80 (₨1,681) | ₨836 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P35 (₨735) | ₨289 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P30 (₨630) | ₨114 | + 452% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P30 (₨630) | ₨391 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P80 (₨1,681) | ₨2,739 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P25 (₨525) | ₨216 | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P10 (₨210) | ₨144 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 149% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Botswana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P10,975 (₨230,612) | ₨137,741 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P6,470 (₨135,942) | ₨58,708 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P600 (₨12,607) | ₨21,580 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P11,564 (₨242,977) | ₨75,090 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P5,000 (₨105,058) | ₨35,699 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P400 (₨8,405) | ₨17,044 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P800 (₨16,809) | ₨2,308 | + 628% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P5,000 (₨105,058) | ₨58,431 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P2,500 (₨52,529) | ₨29,384 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P150 (₨3,152) | ₨1,281 | + 146% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P33 (₨693) | ₨625 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 218% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 218% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Botswana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P1,000 (₨21,012) | ₨4,832 | + 335% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P1,200 (₨25,214) | ₨9,004 | + 180% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P1,500 (₨31,518) | ₨13,089 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P3,000 (₨63,035) | ₨13,255 | + 376% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Botswana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P375,383 (₨7,887,432) | ₨2,800,000 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (₨331) | ₨272 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P350 (₨7,354) | ₨4,030 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Botswana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (₨3,152) | ₨230 | + 1273% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P149 (₨3,123) | ₨838 | + 273% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P279 (₨5,854) | ₨3,307 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P33 (₨690) | ₨1,222 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P31 (₨657) | ₨649 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P56 (₨1,177) | ₨557 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (₨430) | ₨396 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P34 (₨716) | ₨217 | + 230% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P61 (₨1,287) | ₨495 | + 160% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 47% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Botswana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P306 (₨6,437) | ₨3,859 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P215 (₨4,527) | ₨1,827 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (₨5,253) | ₨6,844 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P354 (₨7,430) | ₨8,435 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P34 (₨716) | ₨2,877 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P46 (₨972) | ₨566 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P33 (₨690) | ₨965 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,500 (₨178,599) | ₨149,999 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.80 (₨38) | ₨255 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P464 (₨9,753) | ₨5,226 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P48 (₨1,010) | ₨637 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 745 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan
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