Cost of living in Botswana compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P76 (руб 448) | руб 407 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P61 (руб 361) | руб 265 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P21 (руб 124) | руб 147 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P13 (руб 76) | руб 67 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P46 (руб 273) | руб 88 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P16 (руб 92) | руб 147 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P32 (руб 191) | руб 324 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P20 (руб 118) | руб 98 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P8 (руб 47) | руб 34 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P16 (руб 95) | руб 64 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (руб 565) | руб 591 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P16 (руб 97) | руб 102 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P5.97 (руб 35) | руб 32 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 69% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P12,988 (руб 76,973) | руб 71,169 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P12,248 (руб 72,583) | руб 39,385 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,637 (руб 9,699) | руб 6,163 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P12,000 (руб 71,116) | руб 40,928 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P4,899 (руб 29,033) | руб 24,350 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P942 (руб 5,582) | руб 4,247 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P906 (руб 5,371) | руб 417 | + 1188% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P6,000 (руб 35,558) | руб 26,540 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,277 (руб 7,570) | руб 6,255 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P73 (руб 436) | руб 462 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (руб 296) | руб 628 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P494 (руб 2,925) | руб 5,495 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P706 (руб 4,182) | руб 2,544 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P708 (руб 4,196) | руб 5,941 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P613 (руб 3,632) | руб 6,606 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P400,000 (руб 2,370,530) | руб 1,358,270 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P10 (руб 61) | руб 46 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P268 (руб 1,588) | руб 1,874 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P50 (руб 297) | руб 449 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (руб 816) | руб 578 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P219 (руб 1,299) | руб 1,374 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P30 (руб 178) | руб 313 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P19 (руб 110) | руб 167 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (руб 282) | руб 227 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (руб 121) | руб 82 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P20 (руб 121) | руб 99 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P107 (руб 634) | руб 570 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P119 (руб 706) | руб 1,511 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P100 (руб 593) | руб 597 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (руб 1,422) | руб 5,681 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P500 (руб 2,963) | руб 3,689 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P80 (руб 474) | руб 394 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P53 (руб 316) | руб 200 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P17 (руб 102) | руб 215 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (руб 61,294) | руб 31,375 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.01 (руб 6) | руб 2.24 | + 169% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P607 (руб 3,599) | руб 3,654 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (руб 280) | руб 155 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,873 prices entered by 498 different people.
Cost of living in Botswana is 30% more expensive than in Russia
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