Cost of Living in Botswana
Summary of cost of living in Botswana:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 34,969.1R (26,313.4P), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 10,045.1R (7,558.7P), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Botswana is, on average, 35.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Botswana is, on average, 85.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 132.89 R | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 465.13 R | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 109.64 R | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 39.87 R | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 53.16 R | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 39.80 R | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 15.08 R | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 8.98 R | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 92.25 R | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 13.05 R | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 14.76 R | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 39.50 R | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 60.95 R | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 41.39 R | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 43.40 R | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 13.16 R | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 10.73 R | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 14.16 R | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 12.35 R | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 11.05 R | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 10.42 R | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 19.20 R | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 15.32 R | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 96.35 R | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 30.56 R | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 36.76 R | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 66.45 R | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 9.30 R | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 499.68 R | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 10.63 R | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 70.58 R | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 53.16 R | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 75.53 R | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 398,683.83 R | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 299,012.87 R | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,064.82 R | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 468.03 R | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,364.83 R | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 607.62 R | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 188.27 R | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 119.61 R | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,066.27 R | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 62,497.38 R | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 785.29 R | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 385.25 R | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,334.06 R | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,609.50 R | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 4,319.07 R | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,678.34 R | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 9,270.17 R | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 6,082.48 R | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,743.90 R | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 65,846.46 R | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 14,712.65 R | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.12 |
Prices in Botswana
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Last update: 30 April 2025
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Last update: 30 April 2025
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