Cost of living in Botswana compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Botswana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P89 (руб 527) | руб 496 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P70 (руб 411) | руб 370 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (руб 154) | руб 195 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P21 (руб 126) | руб 85 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P36 (руб 213) | руб 119 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P20 (руб 118) | руб 197 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P42 (руб 247) | руб 431 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P17 (руб 100) | руб 111 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P27 (руб 157) | руб 50 | + 212% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P23 (руб 136) | руб 78 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P77 (руб 455) | руб 726 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P23 (руб 136) | руб 148 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P14 (руб 82) | руб 45 | + 82% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Botswana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P5,000 (руб 29,570) | руб 92,638 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P7,000 (руб 41,399) | руб 56,538 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P639 (руб 3,780) | руб 9,374 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P9,000 (руб 53,227) | руб 45,680 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P7,500 (руб 44,356) | руб 28,184 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P483 (руб 2,854) | руб 6,168 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P531 (руб 3,142) | руб 491 | + 540% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P3,782 (руб 22,369) | руб 25,097 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,578 (руб 9,334) | руб 10,146 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P76 (руб 447) | руб 626 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (руб 296) | руб 1,061 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 39% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Botswana | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P461 (руб 2,726) | руб 5,476 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P336 (руб 1,985) | руб 3,659 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P959 (руб 5,671) | руб 7,691 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,513 (руб 8,948) | руб 8,501 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 66% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Botswana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P200,000 (руб 1,182,819) | руб 2,157,330 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (руб 94) | руб 51 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P1,000 (руб 5,914) | руб 2,318 | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Botswana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (руб 887) | руб 511 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P70 (руб 411) | руб 686 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P209 (руб 1,234) | руб 1,858 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P28 (руб 166) | руб 385 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P29 (руб 170) | руб 259 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P35 (руб 206) | руб 285 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P31 (руб 182) | руб 115 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P20 (руб 118) | руб 154 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P89 (руб 527) | руб 842 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 26% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Botswana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P270 (руб 1,594) | руб 1,814 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P261 (руб 1,543) | руб 723 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (руб 1,479) | руб 7,974 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P256 (руб 1,517) | руб 3,857 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P51 (руб 303) | руб 461 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P37 (руб 219) | руб 217 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P28 (руб 166) | руб 259 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P800 (руб 4,731) | руб 71,350 | - 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P2.52 (руб 15) | руб 2.76 | + 441% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P509 (руб 3,008) | руб 4,408 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P55 (руб 326) | руб 205 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,363 prices entered by 538 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 8% more expensive than in Russia
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