Cost of living in Botswana compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Botswana | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P99 ($8) | $17 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P71 ($5.87) | $9 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P26 ($2.17) | $5.11 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P14 ($1.13) | $0.99 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P40 ($3.34) | $3.34 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P16 ($1.29) | $4.43 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P46 ($3.78) | $7 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P20 ($1.69) | $3.93 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P14 ($1.12) | $1.92 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P17 ($1.42) | $3.30 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P82 ($7) | $16 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P16 ($1.34) | $2.26 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P9 ($0.70) | $2.47 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Botswana | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P8,287 ($684) | $2,517 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P5,077 ($419) | $1,960 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P1,647 ($136) | $204 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | P4,461 ($368) | $1,774 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | P3,768 ($311) | $1,342 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | P500 ($41) | $139 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | P519 ($43) | $56 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P4,213 ($348) | $300 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P953 ($79) | $135 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P36 ($2.97) | $12 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $27 | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Botswana | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | P539 ($44) | $51 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | P332 ($27) | $46 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P733 ($60) | $92 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P773 ($64) | $120 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Botswana | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P241,160 ($19,902) | $25,474 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 ($0.77) | $1.06 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P158 ($13) | $77 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Botswana is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Botswana | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P44 ($3.63) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 ($11) | $19 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P200 ($17) | $125 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | P36 ($2.97) | $7 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P17 ($1.40) | $4.17 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P54 ($4.46) | $5.50 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P19 ($1.57) | $4.18 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P22 ($1.80) | $2.05 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P87 ($7) | $25 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Botswana | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P288 ($24) | $49 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P150 ($12) | $27 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P240 ($20) | $196 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P528 ($44) | $84 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P50 ($4.13) | $13 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P32 ($2.60) | $5.19 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P21 ($1.77) | $6 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | P10,343 ($854) | $492 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.32 ($0.11) | $0.17 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P363 ($30) | $53 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | P47 ($3.89) | $9 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Botswana is 57% cheaper than in United States
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