Cost of living comparison
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Saudi Arabia vs. Botswana Cost of Living Summary
Saudi Arabia is 46.2% more expensive than Botswana overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 15.7% less in Saudi Arabia
- Groceries
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pay 12.7% more in Saudi Arabia
- Transportation
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pay 4.6% less in Saudi Arabia
- Housing
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pay 78.8% more in Saudi Arabia
- Childcare
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pay 2.1 times more in Saudi Arabia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.0 times more in Saudi Arabia
- Clothing
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pay 38.2% more in Saudi Arabia
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, clothing, and groceries in Saudi Arabia are more expensive than in Botswana. Expenses including restaurants and transportation are lower in Saudi Arabia. Notably, childcare, entertainment and sports, and housing are significantly more expensive in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia vs. Botswana Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Saudi Arabia instead of Botswana, you would:
pay 15.7% less for restaurants
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Botswana
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Saudi Arabia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$10.33
BWP147.32
|
$6.32
SAR23.70
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.01
BWP85.71
|
$7.73
SAR29.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.82
BWP11.68
|
$0.74
SAR2.79
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.48
BWP6.86
|
$0.27
SAR1.02
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pay 12.7% more for groceries
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Botswana
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Saudi Arabia
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.86
BWP12.24
|
$0.92
SAR3.43
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.42
BWP48.81
|
$3.62
SAR13.56
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.53
BWP78.90
|
$6.74
SAR25.26
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.32
BWP33.16
|
$2.52
SAR9.47
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.34
BWP33.41
|
$3.28
SAR12.28
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.80
BWP11.38
|
$0.97
SAR3.63
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.65
BWP9.27
|
$0.78
SAR2.91
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.80
BWP11.42
|
$0.80
SAR3.00
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.73
BWP10.44
|
$0.74
SAR2.77
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.64
BWP9.17
|
$0.66
SAR2.49
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.58
BWP8.25
|
$0.65
SAR2.43
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pay 4.6% less for transportation
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Botswana
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Saudi Arabia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.28
BWP61.12
|
$2.32
SAR8.72
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$30.79
BWP439.28
|
$33.84
SAR126.92
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,652.69
BWP294,641.57
|
$25,756.63
SAR96,608.57
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$20.46
BWP291.96
|
$19.00
SAR71.26
|
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pay 78.8% more for housing
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Botswana
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Saudi Arabia
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$52.19
BWP744.64
|
$74.04
SAR277.70
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$262.85
BWP3,749.98
|
$434.87
SAR1,631.13
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$160.93
BWP2,295.91
|
$360.33
SAR1,351.52
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$52.95
BWP755.42
|
$97.42
SAR365.42
|
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pay 2.1 times more for childcare
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Botswana
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Saudi Arabia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$147.01
BWP2,097.31
|
$350.88
SAR1,316.09
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,593.57
BWP51,267.63
|
$6,485.70
SAR24,326.72
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pay 2.0 times more for entertainment and sports
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Botswana
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Saudi Arabia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.25
BWP32.14
|
$1.89
SAR7.09
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.30
BWP32.75
|
$3.48
SAR13.06
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.68
BWP52.50
|
$7.47
SAR28.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$32.35
BWP461.48
|
$106.43
SAR399.18
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.76
BWP96.43
|
$17.24
SAR64.67
|
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pay 38.2% more for clothing
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Botswana
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Saudi Arabia
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$46.00
BWP656.25
|
$48.71
SAR182.69
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$24.41
BWP348.21
|
$57.50
SAR215.68
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$71.82
BWP1,024.55
|
$88.56
SAR332.16
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$90.12
BWP1,285.71
|
$79.17
SAR296.96
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