Cost of living in Botswana
compared to
Botswana Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$10.33
BWP147.32
|
$3.76
-
$18.78
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.01
BWP85.71
|
$5.63
-
$9.01
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.82
BWP11.68
|
$0.68
-
$1.50
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.48
BWP6.86
|
$0.38
-
$1.13
|
Botswana - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.86
BWP12.24
|
$0.60
-
$1.43
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.42
BWP48.81
|
$1.69
-
$6.01
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.53
BWP78.90
|
$4.53
-
$7.11
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.32
BWP33.16
|
$1.62
-
$3.38
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.34
BWP33.41
|
$1.36
-
$3.34
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.80
BWP11.38
|
$0.41
-
$1.19
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.65
BWP9.27
|
$0.41
-
$0.95
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.80
BWP11.42
|
$0.51
-
$1.36
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.73
BWP10.44
|
$0.51
-
$1.02
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.64
BWP9.17
|
$0.34
-
$0.75
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.58
BWP8.25
|
$0.34
-
$1.02
|
Botswana - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.28
BWP61.12
|
$4.12
-
$4.77
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$30.79
BWP439.28
|
$15.02
-
$52.57
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,652.69
BWP294,641.57
|
$12,767.12
-
$22,530.21
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$20.46
BWP291.96
|
$18.62
-
$38.30
|
Botswana - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$52.19
BWP744.64
|
$33.80
-
$112.65
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$262.85
BWP3,749.98
|
$225.30
-
$337.95
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$160.93
BWP2,295.91
|
$112.65
-
$225.30
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$52.95
BWP755.42
|
$25.84
-
$86.14
|
Botswana - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$147.01
BWP2,097.31
|
$112.65
-
$225.30
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,593.57
BWP51,267.63
|
$2,478.32
-
$5,257.05
|
Botswana - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.25
BWP32.14
|
$1.13
-
$3.38
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.30
BWP32.75
|
$0.98
-
$3.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.68
BWP52.50
|
$3.38
-
$5.26
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$32.35
BWP461.48
|
$26.29
-
$42.43
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.76
BWP96.43
|
$5.26
-
$9.01
|
Botswana - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$46.00
BWP656.25
|
$30.04
-
$60.08
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$24.41
BWP348.21
|
$14.19
-
$45.06
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$71.82
BWP1,024.55
|
$37.55
-
$150.20
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$90.12
BWP1,285.71
|
$67.59
-
$112.65
|
Botswana - Cost of clothing
These numbers reflect the average prices of 1 cities in Botswana, such as
Gaborone,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Botswana, search for a city above.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Botswana compared to Botswana.
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