A single person estimated monthly costs are 446$ (6,022P) without rent. The cost of living in Botswana is, on average, 53.96% lower than in the United States. Rent in Botswana is, on average, 83.62% lower than in the United States.
Average Wages in Botswana decreased to 5320 BWP/Month (397.472 USD/Month) in the fourth quarter of 2021. The maximum rate of the average wage for employees was 6533 BWP/Month and the minimum was 3447 BWP/Month. Data is published Quarterly by Central Statistics Office.
Cost of Living in Botswana
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Summary:
- The family of four estimated monthly costs is 21,744.83₵ (21,569.86P) without rent.
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 6,070.27₵ (6,021.42P) without rent.
- The cost of living in Botswana is, on average, 57.85% higher than in Ghana.
- Rent in Botswana is, on average, 36.68% lower than in Ghana.
 Restaurants | Edit | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 100.00 P | 20.00-200.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 400.00 P | 250.00-650.00 |
| McMeal at Mcdonald’s (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 77.50 P | 70.00-100.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 19.00 P | 15.00-40.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 22.00 P | 17.00-45.00 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 29.75 P | 20.00-40.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 10.95 P | 8.00-20.00 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 6.62 P | 5.00-15.00 |
 Markets | Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 14.68 P | 12.00-23.00 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 9.21 P | 5.00-15.00 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 19.50 P | 14.00-35.00 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 26.93 P | 15.54-40.00 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 74.41 P | 40.00-220.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 60.65 P | 25.00-95.00 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 59.52 P | 37.00-100.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | 22.05 P | 8.00-32.00 |
| Banana (1kg) | 16.47 P | 10.00-40.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | 24.53 P | 8.00-65.00 |
| Tomato (1kg) | 17.15 P | 8.00-25.00 |
| Potato (1kg) | 17.17 P | 8.00-45.00 |
| Onion (1kg) | 14.41 P | 8.00-30.00 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 14.38 P | 8.00-25.00 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 11.46 P | 6.00-30.00 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 80.00 P | 45.00-150.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 18.53 P | 10.00-28.57 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 21.58 P | 15.00-30.00 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 50.00 P | 40.00-60.00 |
 Transportation | Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 6.00 P | 5.00-7.00 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 264.00 P | 132.00-400.00 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 P | 6.00-10.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 P | 25.00-40.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 37.50 P | 30.00-60.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 12.05 P | 8.00-17.00 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 235,000.00 P | 170,000.00-250,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 225,000.00 P | 200,000.00-250,000.00 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 555.00 P | 400.00-984.21 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 1.49 P | 0.80-2.00 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 649.62 P | 400.00-1,900.00 |
 Sports And Leisure | Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 414.21 P | 200.00-600.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 83.75 P | 20.00-150.00 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 75.00 P | 55.00-120.00 |
 Childcare | Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,754.17 P | 1,200.00-3,000.00 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 62,500.00 P | 36,000.00-120,000.00 |
 Clothing And Shoes | Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 481.54 P | 250.00-699.00 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, …) | 302.31 P | 200.00-420.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 701.54 P | 350.00-1,000.00 |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 774.92 P | 350.00-1,500.00 |
| Rent Per Month | Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,906.67 P | 2,000.00-5,000.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,415.38 P | 1,800.00-4,000.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 7,250.00 P | 4,500.00-18,000.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 5,081.25 P | 3,500.00-9,150.00 |
 Buy Apartment Price | Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 15,547.33 P | 10,000.00-25,000.00 |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 450,000.00 P | 150,000.00-700,000.00 |
 Salaries And Financing | Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 10,388.89 P | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.40 | 7.50-15.00 |
Prices in Botswana
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Last update: September 2022
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How much is the cost of living in Botswana?
As a whole, Botswana is ranked on the lower end of one of the most expensive places to live in the world. The average price for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center costs around 3,000 Pula ($295) as opposed to living outside of the city center where rent would be 2,175 Pula ($214).
How much is the rent in Botswana?
Cost of living in Botswana chart
| Accommodation (monthly rent) | |
|---|---|
| Three-bedroom apartment in the city centre | BWP 9,111 |
| Three-bedroom apartment outside of the city centre | BWP 5,200 |
| One-bedroom apartment in the city centre | BWP 3,200 |
| One-bedroom apartment outside the city centre | BWP 3,000 |
Can foreigners live in Botswana?
Expats planning to work in Botswana, or live in the country for more than 3 months will need a Residence Permit. To apply for a Residence Permit, you’ll need to show that you can financially support yourself while living in Botswana.
Is Botswana cheap to live in?
The cost of living in Botswana is, on average, 53.95% lower than in the United States. Rent in Botswana is, on average, 83.62% lower than in the United States.
What is the average salary in Botswana?
What is the average wage in Botswana?
Average Wages in Botswana decreased to 5320 BWP/Month (397.472 USD/Month) in the fourth quarter of 2021. The maximum rate of the average wage for employees was 6533 BWP/Month and the minimum was 3447 BWP/Month. Data is published Quarterly by Central Statistics Office.
What is the cost of living in Gaborone?
A family of four estimated monthly costs is 1,707$ (22,890P) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 475$ (6,363P) without rent. Gaborone is 64.91% less expensive than New York (without rent).
Cost of Living in Gaborone.
| Restaurants | Edit |
|---|---|
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 604.89P |