Cost of living in Botswana compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P76 ($6) | $15 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P61 ($5.19) | $8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P21 ($1.78) | $4.32 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P13 ($1.09) | $0.88 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P46 ($3.92) | $2.98 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P16 ($1.33) | $4.01 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P32 ($2.74) | $6 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P20 ($1.69) | $3.36 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P8 ($0.68) | $1.77 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P16 ($1.36) | $3.17 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P16 ($1.40) | $1.94 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P5.97 ($0.51) | $2.04 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P12,988 ($1,106) | $2,266 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P12,248 ($1,043) | $1,626 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,637 ($139) | $177 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P12,000 ($1,022) | $1,625 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P4,899 ($417) | $1,155 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P942 ($80) | $109 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P906 ($77) | $47 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P6,000 ($511) | $298 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,277 ($109) | $118 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P73 ($6) | $11 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P50 ($4.26) | $22 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P494 ($42) | $49 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P706 ($60) | $45 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P708 ($60) | $86 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P613 ($52) | $112 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P400,000 ($34,066) | $22,992 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P10 ($0.87) | $0.75 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P268 ($23) | $81 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P50 ($4.27) | $7 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 ($12) | $20 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P219 ($19) | $110 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P30 ($2.56) | $7 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P19 ($1.59) | $3.55 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 ($4.05) | $5.08 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P20 ($1.74) | $3.57 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P20 ($1.74) | $1.83 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P107 ($9) | $21 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P119 ($10) | $45 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P100 ($9) | $25 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 ($20) | $222 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P500 ($43) | $74 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P80 ($7) | $12 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P53 ($4.53) | $4.82 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P17 ($1.47) | $5.79 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 ($881) | $395 | + 123% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.01 ($0.09) | $0.19 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P607 ($52) | $52 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 ($4.02) | $8 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 38% cheaper than in United States
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