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Cost of living in Botswana compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P79 (руб 472) | руб 350 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P60 (руб 359) | руб 261 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P28 (руб 166) | руб 138 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P11 (руб 69) | руб 65 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P29 (руб 176) | руб 83 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 (руб 70) | руб 141 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P32 (руб 193) | руб 293 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (руб 94) | руб 95 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P10 (руб 57) | руб 33 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (руб 76) | руб 60 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (руб 570) | руб 521 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P16 (руб 98) | руб 97 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (руб 40) | руб 30 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 55% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P9,045 (руб 54,098) | руб 75,876 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,335 (руб 31,910) | руб 39,151 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P841 (руб 5,028) | руб 6,228 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P4,166 (руб 24,920) | руб 36,564 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,967 (руб 17,744) | руб 23,563 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P1,671 (руб 9,997) | руб 5,537 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P906 (руб 5,420) | руб 472 | + 1048% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,028 (руб 24,090) | руб 26,772 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,312 (руб 7,844) | руб 6,812 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P80 (руб 481) | руб 390 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P461 (руб 2,758) | руб 710 | + 289% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P571 (руб 3,416) | руб 5,542 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P365 (руб 2,182) | руб 3,185 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P837 (руб 5,005) | руб 5,739 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,093 (руб 6,539) | руб 7,727 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 32% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P159,175 (руб 952,048) | руб 1,355,930 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (руб 52) | руб 44 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P140 (руб 837) | руб 1,778 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 15% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P50 (руб 300) | руб 364 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (руб 824) | руб 587 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P306 (руб 1,832) | руб 1,188 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P30 (руб 180) | руб 209 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (руб 148) | руб 166 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (руб 284) | руб 198 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P15 (руб 88) | руб 69 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P12 (руб 73) | руб 102 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P105 (руб 630) | руб 520 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P300 (руб 1,794) | руб 1,690 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P119 (руб 712) | руб 650 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P326 (руб 1,949) | руб 7,167 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P500 (руб 2,991) | руб 3,162 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P73 (руб 437) | руб 382 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P26 (руб 158) | руб 180 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P29 (руб 171) | руб 242 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P10,343 (руб 61,861) | руб 31,464 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.03 (руб 6) | руб 4.26 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P380 (руб 2,276) | руб 3,379 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P45 (руб 269) | руб 140 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,876 prices entered by 853 different people.
Cost of living in Botswana is 11% more expensive than in Russia
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