Cost of living in Botswana
compared to
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.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.42
BWP114.27
|
$3.83
-
$11.48
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.74
BWP77.91
|
$5.36
-
$11.48
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.88
BWP12.00
|
$0.61
-
$1.99
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.56
BWP7.60
|
$0.38
-
$1.53
|
Botswana - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.76
BWP10.25
|
$0.46
-
$1.15
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.41
BWP32.72
|
$1.15
-
$4.97
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.54
BWP61.66
|
$3.77
-
$6.66
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.13
BWP28.97
|
$1.15
-
$3.06
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.96
BWP26.58
|
$0.76
-
$2.78
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.80
BWP10.91
|
$0.42
-
$1.18
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.71
BWP9.68
|
$0.42
-
$1.39
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.96
BWP13.03
|
$0.35
-
$2.26
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.62
BWP8.44
|
$0.35
-
$0.87
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.62
BWP8.43
|
$0.28
-
$2.08
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.68
BWP9.16
|
$0.31
-
$1.21
|
Botswana - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.19
BWP56.91
|
$2.80
-
$4.92
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$22.96
BWP311.64
|
$19.13
-
$26.94
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,748.78
BWP254,507.98
|
$13,009.36
-
$19,131.41
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$18.98
BWP257.62
|
$15.84
-
$25.25
|
Botswana - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$85.82
BWP1,164.95
|
$38.26
-
$172.18
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$251.58
BWP3,415.08
|
$153.05
-
$382.63
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$202.25
BWP2,745.42
|
$153.05
-
$306.10
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$33.90
BWP460.17
|
$23.41
-
$57.60
|
Botswana - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$164.53
BWP2,233.44
|
$91.83
-
$229.58
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,060.26
BWP68,691.18
|
$1,913.14
-
$9,183.08
|
Botswana - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.61
BWP21.81
|
$1.15
-
$2.68
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.31
BWP31.42
|
$1.53
-
$3.06
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.21
BWP57.13
|
$3.13
-
$5.20
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$33.61
BWP456.20
|
$19.13
-
$45.92
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.74
BWP77.91
|
$4.59
-
$7.65
|
Botswana - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.64
BWP578.76
|
$22.96
-
$61.22
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$21.97
BWP298.29
|
$15.31
-
$30.61
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$55.75
BWP756.85
|
$38.26
-
$68.87
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$62.31
BWP845.89
|
$34.44
-
$114.79
|
Botswana - Cost of clothing
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