Cost of Living in Botswana
Summary of cost of living in Botswana:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,926.3 (P26,389.8), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $528.1 (P7,234.5), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Botswana is, on average, 53.3% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Botswana is, on average, 83.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | P137.50 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | P400.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | P80.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | P26.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | P32.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | P32.07 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | P10.56 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | P6.00 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | P19.99 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | P10.88 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | P11.39 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | P32.97 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | P39.69 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | P29.48 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | P32.16 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | P9.48 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | P8.65 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | P12.19 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | P10.01 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | P8.36 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | P7.98 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | P17.60 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | P12.53 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | P59.95 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | P19.58 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | P24.24 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | P50.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | P8.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | P400.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | P8.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | P56.33 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | P40.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | P18.56 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | P420,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | P279,316.72 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | P825.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | P257.14 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | P601.50 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | P456.25 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | P225.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | P85.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | P1,969.64 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | P31,041.67 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | P675.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | P281.50 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | P1,062.50 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | P1,200.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | P3,920.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | P2,861.82 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | P6,918.21 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | P4,526.67 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | P2,579.25 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | P1,615.54 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | P11,538.70 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.33 | |
Prices in Botswana
This country had 365 entries in the past 12 months by 22 different contributors.
Last update: 15 October 2026
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Last update: 15 October 2026
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