Cost of living in Botswana compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P77 ($7) | $15 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P64 ($5.89) | $8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P23 ($2.15) | $4.26 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P14 ($1.26) | $0.88 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 ($3.72) | $2.88 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P17 ($1.59) | $4.17 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P45 ($4.16) | $6 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P22 ($2.06) | $3.44 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P8 ($0.73) | $1.76 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P15 ($1.42) | $3.11 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P200 ($18) | $14 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P16 ($1.49) | $1.99 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P5.51 ($0.51) | $2.18 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P15,526 ($1,426) | $2,191 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P11,830 ($1,087) | $1,577 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,647 ($151) | $180 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P9,957 ($915) | $1,543 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P6,979 ($641) | $1,144 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P500 ($46) | $112 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P500 ($46) | $52 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,213 ($387) | $273 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P953 ($88) | $127 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P36 ($3.31) | $11 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 ($4.59) | $22 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 12% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P545 ($50) | $47 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P618 ($57) | $42 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P706 ($65) | $86 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P641 ($59) | $107 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P272,339 ($25,019) | $23,511 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P10 ($0.89) | $0.66 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P300 ($28) | $74 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P44 ($4.04) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 ($13) | $16 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P200 ($18) | $111 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P36 ($3.31) | $7 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P17 ($1.56) | $3.45 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P54 ($4.96) | $4.87 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P19 ($1.75) | $3.65 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P22 ($2.01) | $1.82 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P87 ($8) | $22 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P288 ($26) | $47 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P126 ($12) | $25 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 ($22) | $198 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P700 ($64) | $78 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P50 ($4.59) | $12 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P53 ($4.89) | $4.94 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P16 ($1.51) | $5.64 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 ($950) | $425 | + 123% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P0.60 ($0.06) | $0.25 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P564 ($52) | $49 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 ($4.33) | $8 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,079 prices entered by 4,185 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 36% cheaper than in United States
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