- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Botswana compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P79 (руб 490) | руб 357 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P60 (руб 373) | руб 284 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P28 (руб 172) | руб 134 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P11 (руб 71) | руб 64 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P29 (руб 183) | руб 81 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 (руб 73) | руб 146 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P32 (руб 201) | руб 309 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 (руб 98) | руб 94 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P10 (руб 59) | руб 35 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 (руб 78) | руб 62 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 (руб 592) | руб 530 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P16 (руб 102) | руб 94 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 (руб 42) | руб 32 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 60% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P9,351 (руб 58,070) | руб 74,401 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,335 (руб 33,131) | руб 39,896 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P841 (руб 5,220) | руб 6,144 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P4,166 (руб 25,874) | руб 37,069 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,967 (руб 18,422) | руб 24,805 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P1,671 (руб 10,379) | руб 3,895 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P818 (руб 5,082) | руб 482 | + 955% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,028 (руб 25,012) | руб 26,462 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,312 (руб 8,144) | руб 5,863 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P80 (руб 499) | руб 384 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P475 (руб 2,947) | руб 523 | + 464% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P571 (руб 3,547) | руб 5,275 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P365 (руб 2,266) | руб 3,110 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P837 (руб 5,197) | руб 5,592 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,093 (руб 6,789) | руб 7,318 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P159,175 (руб 988,465) | руб 1,174,220 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P8 (руб 53) | руб 43 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P140 (руб 869) | руб 1,678 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 22% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P50 (руб 311) | руб 318 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 (руб 855) | руб 498 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P279 (руб 1,735) | руб 1,232 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P30 (руб 186) | руб 232 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 (руб 154) | руб 159 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 (руб 295) | руб 205 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P15 (руб 92) | руб 70 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P12 (руб 76) | руб 103 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P101 (руб 627) | руб 529 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P321 (руб 1,992) | руб 1,635 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P113 (руб 700) | руб 669 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P326 (руб 2,024) | руб 4,972 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P464 (руб 2,879) | руб 3,313 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P63 (руб 394) | руб 371 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P27 (руб 166) | руб 176 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P18 (руб 111) | руб 227 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P10,348 (руб 64,263) | руб 31,742 | + 102% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.06 (руб 7) | руб 4.78 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P380 (руб 2,363) | руб 3,075 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P37 (руб 229) | руб 137 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,803 prices entered by 914 different people.
Cost of living in Botswana is 16% more expensive than in Russia
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