- Cost of Living
- Botswana
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Botswana compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Botswana is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P79 ($7) | $14 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | P60 ($5.65) | $8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P28 ($2.61) | $4.54 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P11 ($1.08) | $0.89 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P29 ($2.77) | $3.17 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | P12 ($1.11) | $4.03 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | P32 ($3.04) | $6 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | P16 ($1.48) | $3.34 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | P10 ($0.90) | $1.60 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | P13 ($1.19) | $3.43 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | P95 ($9) | $15 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | P16 ($1.55) | $1.91 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P7 ($0.63) | $2.13 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Botswana is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | P9,351 ($880) | $2,042 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | P5,335 ($502) | $1,582 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P841 ($79) | $177 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | P4,166 ($392) | $1,584 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | P2,967 ($279) | $1,129 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | P1,671 ($157) | $121 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | P818 ($77) | $48 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | P4,028 ($379) | $334 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,312 ($123) | $119 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | P80 ($8) | $11 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | P475 ($45) | $23 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Botswana is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | P571 ($54) | $47 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | P365 ($34) | $45 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | P837 ($79) | $85 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | P1,093 ($103) | $114 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Botswana is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P159,175 ($14,983) | $22,352 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P8 ($0.80) | $0.77 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | P140 ($13) | $85 | - 85% | |
| 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) | P50 ($4.72) | $7 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P138 ($13) | $19 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | P279 ($26) | $112 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | P30 ($2.83) | $7 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | P25 ($2.33) | $3.50 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P48 ($4.47) | $5.13 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | P15 ($1.39) | $3.47 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | P12 ($1.15) | $1.85 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P101 ($10) | $21 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Botswana is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P321 ($30) | $45 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | P113 ($11) | $25 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | P326 ($31) | $172 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P464 ($44) | $79 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | P63 ($5.97) | $12 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | P27 ($2.51) | $4.87 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | P18 ($1.68) | $5.89 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | P10,348 ($974) | $425 | + 129% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.06 ($0.10) | $0.34 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P380 ($36) | $54 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | P37 ($3.46) | $8 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Botswana is 45% cheaper than in United States
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