Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Botswana Reverse

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Cost of Living in Botswana is 52.3% lower than in Australia (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Botswana is 60.6% lower than in Australia
Rent Prices in Botswana are 81.7% lower than in Australia
Restaurant Prices in Botswana are 53.4% lower than in Australia
Groceries Prices in Botswana are 58.7% lower than in Australia
Local Purchasing Power in Botswana is 36.5% lower than in Australia
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Restaurants
 Australia Edit Botswana Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 25.00 A$
(219.08 P)		 12.84 A$
(112.50 P)		      -48.6 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 120.00 A$
(1,051.58 P)		 45.65 A$
(400.00 P)		      -62.0 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 15.00 A$
(131.45 P)		 9.13 A$
(80.00 P)		      -39.1 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 10.00 A$
(87.63 P)		 3.42 A$
(30.00 P)		      -65.8 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 11.00 A$
(96.39 P)		 4.28 A$
(37.50 P)		      -61.1 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.47 A$
(47.91 P)		 3.27 A$
(28.69 P)		      -40.1 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 4.05 A$
(35.51 P)		 1.31 A$
(11.50 P)		      -67.6 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 3.32 A$
(29.07 P)		 0.79 A$
(6.92 P)		      -76.2 %
Markets
 Australia Edit Botswana Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 2.45 A$
(21.44 P)		 2.20 A$
(19.26 P)		      -10.2 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.48 A$
(30.52 P)		 1.20 A$
(10.54 P)		      -65.5 %
White Rice (1 lb) 1.44 A$
(12.59 P)		 1.28 A$
(11.19 P)		      -11.2 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 6.99 A$
(61.24 P)		 3.39 A$
(29.70 P)		      -51.5 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.25 A$
(54.75 P)		 4.73 A$
(41.47 P)		      -24.3 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.89 A$
(51.65 P)		 3.66 A$
(32.09 P)		      -37.9 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 9.61 A$
(84.21 P)		 3.79 A$
(33.18 P)		      -60.6 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.27 A$
(19.85 P)		 1.19 A$
(10.43 P)		      -47.5 %
Bananas (1 lb) 1.93 A$
(16.94 P)		 0.99 A$
(8.67 P)		      -48.8 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.07 A$
(18.13 P)		 1.22 A$
(10.66 P)		      -41.2 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 3.11 A$
(27.24 P)		 1.12 A$
(9.79 P)		      -64.1 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.77 A$
(15.52 P)		 1.01 A$
(8.85 P)		      -43.0 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.52 A$
(13.29 P)		 0.94 A$
(8.21 P)		      -38.2 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 3.48 A$
(30.54 P)		 1.93 A$
(16.89 P)		      -44.7 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.39 A$
(20.97 P)		 1.36 A$
(11.96 P)		      -43.0 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 20.00 A$
(175.26 P)		 7.70 A$
(67.50 P)		      -61.5 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 6.88 A$
(60.30 P)		 2.55 A$
(22.35 P)		      -62.9 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.53 A$
(65.96 P)		 2.98 A$
(26.12 P)		      -60.4 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 50.00 A$
(438.16 P)		 5.71 A$
(50.00 P)		      -88.6 %
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 4.50 A$
(39.43 P)		 0.80 A$
(7.00 P)		      -82.2 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 143.48 A$
(1,257.32 P)		 42.91 A$
(376.00 P)		      -70.1 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 5.65 A$
(49.51 P)		 0.91 A$
(8.00 P)		      -83.8 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 4.35 A$
(38.08 P)		 6.06 A$
(53.11 P)		      +39.5 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 58.40 A$
(511.77 P)		 4.56 A$
(40.00 P)		      -92.2 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.81 A$
(15.88 P)		 1.72 A$
(15.07 P)		      -5.1 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 44,423.00 A$
(389,284.45 P)		 31,381.49 A$
(275,000.00 P)		      -29.4 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 35,240.58 A$
(308,817.70 P)		 25,105.19 A$
(220,000.00 P)		      -28.8 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Australia Edit Botswana Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 269.21 A$
(2,359.13 P)		 93.38 A$
(818.33 P)		      -65.3 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 41.69 A$
(365.37 P)		 42.22 A$
(370.00 P)		      +1.3 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 81.98 A$
(718.38 P)		 93.25 A$
(817.14 P)		      +13.7 %
Sports And Leisure
 Australia Edit Botswana Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 73.10 A$
(640.56 P)		 48.71 A$
(426.88 P)		      -33.4 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 25.33 A$
(221.99 P)		 17.12 A$
(150.00 P)		      -32.4 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 20.00 A$
(175.26 P)		 10.27 A$
(90.00 P)		      -48.6 %
Childcare
 Australia Edit Botswana Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 2,502.02 A$
(21,925.52 P)		 225.20 A$
(1,973.44 P)		      -91.0 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 19,761.42 A$
(173,171.88 P)		 5,006.77 A$
(43,875.00 P)		      -74.7 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Australia Edit Botswana Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 108.31 A$
(949.18 P)		 67.20 A$
(588.89 P)		      -38.0 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 77.81 A$
(681.89 P)		 36.93 A$
(323.62 P)		      -52.5 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 155.74 A$
(1,364.75 P)		 100.80 A$
(883.33 P)		      -35.3 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 168.37 A$
(1,475.45 P)		 136.94 A$
(1,200.00 P)		      -18.7 %
Rent Per Month
 Australia Edit Botswana Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,155.30 A$
(18,887.20 P)		 367.70 A$
(3,222.22 P)		      -82.9 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,676.68 A$
(14,692.96 P)		 240.68 A$
(2,109.09 P)		      -85.6 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 3,567.39 A$
(31,261.45 P)		 760.03 A$
(6,660.23 P)		      -78.7 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,714.82 A$
(23,790.35 P)		 481.82 A$
(4,222.22 P)		      -82.3 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Australia Edit Botswana Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 976.74 A$
(8,559.32 P)		 272.11 A$
(2,384.49 P)		      -72.1 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 732.34 A$
(6,417.62 P)		 180.23 A$
(1,579.34 P)		      -75.4 %
Salaries And Financing
 Australia Edit Botswana Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 5,482.35 A$
(48,042.55 P)		 1,371.29 A$
(12,016.78 P)		      -75.0 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.27 9.12      +45.3 %
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