Cost of living in Francistown (Botswana) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Francistown (Botswana) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Francistown | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | P110 (1,160 Dinar) | 1,137 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | P75 (785 Dinar) | 641 Dinar | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | P9 (95 Dinar) | 396 Dinar | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | P3.00 (32 Dinar) | 113 Dinar | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | P8 (84 Dinar) | 207 Dinar | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 114 Dinar | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 516 Dinar | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 380 Dinar | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 89 Dinar | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 240 Dinar | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,094 Dinar | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | P19 (200 Dinar) | 151 Dinar | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | P12 (127 Dinar) | 46 Dinar | + 177% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Francistown (Botswana) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Francistown | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | P10,000 (105,433 Dinar) | 111,388 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | P6,000 (63,260 Dinar) | 59,314 Dinar | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | P2,000 (21,087 Dinar) | 7,917 Dinar | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 70,146 Dinar | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 31,980 Dinar | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 5,853 Dinar | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 2,357 Dinar | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | P6,000 (63,260 Dinar) | 62,531 Dinar | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | P1,500 (15,815 Dinar) | 24,469 Dinar | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 792 Dinar | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 680 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Francistown (Botswana) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Francistown | Algiers | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 8,106 Dinar | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 6,125 Dinar | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | P1,383 (14,585 Dinar) | 15,075 Dinar | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 15,707 Dinar | - | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Francistown (Botswana) is 20% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Francistown | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | P153,333 (1,616,637 Dinar) | 4,026,390 Dinar | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | P9 (97 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 1,502 Dinar | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,217 Dinar | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Francistown (Botswana) is 35% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Francistown | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | P35 (369 Dinar) | 312 Dinar | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | P115 (1,212 Dinar) | 491 Dinar | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | P300 (3,163 Dinar) | 1,905 Dinar | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 532 Dinar | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 528 Dinar | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | P70 (738 Dinar) | 368 Dinar | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 167 Dinar | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 259 Dinar | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | P150 (1,581 Dinar) | 484 Dinar | + 227% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Francistown (Botswana) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Francistown | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | P350 (3,690 Dinar) | 2,420 Dinar | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 905 Dinar | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,675 Dinar | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | P500 (5,272 Dinar) | 6,263 Dinar | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 825 Dinar | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 352 Dinar | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 699 Dinar | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 85,119 Dinar | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | P1.30 (14 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | P300 (3,163 Dinar) | 4,499 Dinar | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 323 Dinar | - | |
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TOTAL | - 3% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 305 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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