Cost of living in Botswana compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 30% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Botswana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P93 (руб 556) | руб 494 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P80 (руб 477) | руб 361 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P60 (руб 358) | руб 213 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P20 (руб 119) | руб 86 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (руб 238) | руб 137 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P30 (руб 179) | руб 208 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P80 (руб 477) | руб 441 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P35 (руб 209) | руб 128 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P30 (руб 179) | руб 58 | + 206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P30 (руб 179) | руб 84 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P80 (руб 477) | руб 692 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P25 (руб 149) | руб 175 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P10 (руб 60) | руб 43 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Botswana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P10,975 (руб 65,411) | руб 102,249 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P6,470 (руб 38,559) | руб 56,047 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P600 (руб 3,576) | руб 7,760 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P11,564 (руб 68,918) | руб 52,573 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P5,000 (руб 29,799) | руб 33,044 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P400 (руб 2,384) | руб 5,587 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P800 (руб 4,768) | руб 958 | + 397% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P5,000 (руб 29,799) | руб 20,885 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P2,500 (руб 14,899) | руб 7,221 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P150 (руб 894) | руб 548 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P33 (руб 197) | руб 618 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 57% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Botswana | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P1,000 (руб 5,960) | руб 6,816 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P1,200 (руб 7,152) | руб 3,176 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P1,500 (руб 8,940) | руб 7,907 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P3,000 (руб 17,879) | руб 6,921 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Botswana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P375,383 (руб 2,237,189) | руб 2,485,230 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P16 (руб 94) | руб 56 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P350 (руб 2,086) | руб 2,313 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 35% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Botswana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P150 (руб 894) | руб 270 | + 231% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P149 (руб 886) | руб 515 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P279 (руб 1,660) | руб 1,977 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P33 (руб 196) | руб 320 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P31 (руб 186) | руб 187 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P56 (руб 334) | руб 172 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 (руб 122) | руб 123 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P34 (руб 203) | руб 132 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P61 (руб 365) | руб 589 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Botswana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P306 (руб 1,826) | руб 1,593 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P215 (руб 1,284) | руб 680 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P250 (руб 1,490) | руб 6,005 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P354 (руб 2,108) | руб 3,237 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P34 (руб 203) | руб 473 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P46 (руб 276) | руб 177 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P33 (руб 196) | руб 236 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P8,500 (руб 50,658) | руб 50,539 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.80 (руб 11) | руб 23 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P464 (руб 2,766) | руб 3,349 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P48 (руб 286) | руб 197 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,822 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
5.960
RUB
/
BWP
Cost of living in Botswana is 10% more expensive than in Russia
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