Cost of living in Botswana compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 56% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P99 (руб 681) | руб 399 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P71 (руб 489) | руб 284 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 (руб 181) | руб 143 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P14 (руб 94) | руб 65 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 (руб 278) | руб 88 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P16 (руб 107) | руб 129 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P46 (руб 315) | руб 345 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P20 (руб 141) | руб 108 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P14 (руб 93) | руб 35 | + 167% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P17 (руб 119) | руб 66 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P82 (руб 561) | руб 583 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P16 (руб 112) | руб 109 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P9 (руб 59) | руб 28 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P8,287 (руб 57,007) | руб 68,166 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,077 (руб 34,927) | руб 37,974 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,647 (руб 11,329) | руб 6,392 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,461 (руб 30,688) | руб 31,618 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P3,768 (руб 25,920) | руб 22,018 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P500 (руб 3,440) | руб 4,038 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P519 (руб 3,568) | руб 448 | + 696% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,213 (руб 28,982) | руб 24,813 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P953 (руб 6,559) | руб 6,723 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P36 (руб 248) | руб 416 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 (руб 344) | руб 926 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P539 (руб 3,707) | руб 4,661 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P332 (руб 2,285) | руб 2,580 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P733 (руб 5,041) | руб 5,596 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P773 (руб 5,317) | руб 6,714 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P255,545 (руб 1,758,020) | руб 1,237,120 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (руб 64) | руб 47 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P158 (руб 1,088) | руб 1,548 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P44 (руб 303) | руб 476 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (руб 948) | руб 504 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P200 (руб 1,376) | руб 1,289 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P36 (руб 248) | руб 311 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P17 (руб 117) | руб 183 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P54 (руб 371) | руб 206 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P19 (руб 131) | руб 77 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P22 (руб 150) | руб 97 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P87 (руб 599) | руб 580 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 20% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P288 (руб 1,983) | руб 1,480 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P150 (руб 1,032) | руб 574 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 (руб 1,651) | руб 5,826 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P528 (руб 3,630) | руб 3,401 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P50 (руб 344) | руб 387 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P32 (руб 217) | руб 168 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P21 (руб 148) | руб 221 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 (руб 71,153) | руб 38,001 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.32 (руб 9) | руб 7 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P363 (руб 2,499) | руб 3,491 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 (руб 325) | руб 160 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,762 prices entered by 708 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 22% more expensive than in Russia
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